The laws that formally define and limit the scope of nursing practice in that state are the:

The laws that formally define and limit the scope of nursing practice in that state are the:
 
  a. standards of care.
  b. regulation of practice.
  c. American Nurses' Association Code.
  d. nurse practice act.

Question 2

The nurse who observes standard precautions when disposing of linens contaminated with feces will:
 
  a. don gown, gloves, and mask.
  b. wash hands for 5 minutes after disposal.
  c. don gloves only.
  d. double-bag the sheets.

Question 3

When bathing a patient with a deep vein thrombosis in the left leg, the nurse will modify the attention to the left leg by:
 
  a. washing the leg with long, firm strokes and drying with a towel.
  b. omitting washing the leg at all.
  c. gently washing the leg and patting dry with a towel.
  d. applying lotion in long, smooth strokes.

Question 4

Universal guidelines that define appropriate measures for all nursing interventions that should be observed during the performance of those interventions are known as:
 
  a. scope of practice.
  b. advocacy.
  c. standard of care.
  d. prudent practice.

Question 5

A nurse is formulating a nursing diagnosis. An example of an appropriately written nursing diagnosis is:
 
  a. risk for impaired skin integrity related to physical immobilization.
  b. physical immobilization secondary to risk for impaired skin integrity.
  c. risk for impaired skin integrity related to diagnosis of decubitus ulcers.
  d. physical immobilization secondary to decreased cognitive ability.

Question 6

A school-age child has been rehydrated following a bout of diarrhea. The nurse offers foods that are nonirritating to the bowel, including:
 
  a. apricots and peaches.
  b. chocolate milk.
  c. applesauce and milk.
  d. bananas and rice.