A visitor in the hospital slips and falls. The arm appears dislocated and the visitor is unable to move it. The nurse's first action is to:
a. apply cold packs.
b. check range of motion.
c. splint the arm.
d. apply an Ace bandage.
Question 2The patient is admitted to the emergency department, having suffered frostbite to the hands, which are grayish-white in color. When attempting to warm the hands, the nurse should:
a. have the patient rub the hands together briskly.
b. wipe the hands vigorously with a warm towel.
c. run tepid water over the hands to warm slowly.
d. wrap the hands in hot, moist towels.
Question 3A major influence on home care came as a result of a change in the payment system for hospitalized patients, paying a set rate according to diagnosis. This new payment method is called:
a. OAC.
b. DRGs.
c. Title XVIII.
d. Title XIX.
Question 4Home care was revolutionized by changing from a nursing model to a medical model of practice, defining and limiting services it would reimburse, and changing the payment source and reason home care was provided. These changes came about because of:
a. life insurance.
b. Medicare.
c. Medicaid.
d. Social Security.
Question 5The patient with heat stroke has been undressed and treated with cold packs and a fan. The patient's temperature is now down to 101.2 F. When the patient starts to shiver, the emergency department nurse should:
a. raise the head of the bed.
b. offer warm liquids.
c. remove cold packs and fan.
d. continue with cooling interventions.
Question 6The first visiting nurse service in the United States was directed by nurses and provided care to people of all ages with both acute and chronic care needs. This service was offered in:
a. Washington.
b. New York City.
c. Philadelphia.
d. New Jersey.
Question 7A patient has been stung by a bee and is brought to the emergency department. The nurse observes the sting site and identifies that the stinger is still in the skin. The nurse should:
a. remove it with sterile tweezers.
b. soak the area with a cold compress.
c. scrape the stinger with the side of a knife.
d. squeeze the surrounding tissue to expel the stinger.
Question 8The nurse assesses a patient for which criteria of addiction? (Select all that apply.)
a. Excessive use of the substance
b. Decrease in social function
c. Uncontrollable consumption
d. Decrease in economic function
e. Psychological disturbances
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