What is meant by the term evidence-based practice?
a. Using nursing research findings to develop nursing theory
b. Integrating the research process into nursing administration
c. Studying research from the social sciences and applying it to practice
d. Applying research findings; patient care data, preferences, and values; and nursing expertise to nursing practice
The discovery of oxygen would be called pure science because this information
a. was obtained for the sake of obtaining new knowledge of the world.
b. had an immediate use for humans.
c. would be useful in curing, managing, or preventing disease.
d. could direct further research at the bedside.
A patient recently lost a job as a salesperson. Which behaviors would indicate that the patient is experiencing stress? (Select all that apply.)
a. Patient describes the desire to sleep a great deal due to fatigue.
b. Patient states a decrease in participating in usual church activities.
c. Patient seems to have difficulty selecting items from a menu.
d. Patient is reading the newspaper and online job listings daily.
e. Patient continues to spend time with her dog at the dog park.
Which of the following are characteristic of compassion fatigue? (Select all that apply.)
a. Increased energy
b. Burnout
c. Being prone to accidents
d. Poor judgment
e. Increased interest in reflection
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