The nurse is assigned to 4 clients who all have labetalol ordered. Which client will need labetalol first?
Which of the following is the best example of a nurse utilizing critical thinking and judgment when making delegation decisions?
A nurse who works at a large, metropolitan hospital answers the phone on a unit and is told by an unidentified caller that there is a bomb in the building. Which actions are the highest priority while the nurse is still on the phone with this caller? Select all that apply.
A nurse manager who works on the medical-surgical unit makes decisions several times a day to ensure that the appropriate staff members on the unit care for clients based on their skill mix, number, and experience level. This is best described as:
The nurse has received report on 4 clients who all need antibiotics administered. Which of the following clients will need antibiotics first?
A nurse is preparing to give the first dose of an oral medication to a client. Which answer best describes how the nurse would utilize critical thinking when administering this drug?
A nurse must make a decision about whether to give a PRN medication based on a client’s condition. The nurse utilizes the steps of the decision making process in order to decide. Which concept is the best example of establishing client needs when making a decision?
A tornado has hit a small community and the staff at the hospital have lost power in the facility. The nurses and other staff are working by flashlight. One of the nursing assistants becomes very upset and tells a nurse, “I can’t handle this! I feel like I don’t know what to do!” Which of the following responses by the nurse best reflects nursing leadership skills?
A client is rushed to the emergency room after spilling hazardous material all over the face. The chemical is burning the client’s face and the client is struggling to breathe. The nurse gowns up into the hazmat suit and makes sure it is safe to enter the hazmat room. What is the nurse’s highest priority at this time?
A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a client who is recovering from surgery. Which of the following demonstrates that the nurse is using critical thinking skills when administering this drug? Select all that apply.
