Entries by Daphne Hanson

Diagnosis of urinary tract infection and dehydration

Review the Millie Larsen case update within this assignment, read the questions, and consult your resources–particularly the texts and National Patient Safety Goals website concerning Hospital Chapter, Goal 7, NPSG.07.01.01 and NSPG.07.03.01. Brainstorm ideas and formulate your responses. Use the Braden Scale form to score her skin risk; access the Braden Scale form through the […]

Abdominal surgery

Miranda, age 43 had abdominal surgery five days ago for a ruptured appendix. Her hospital stay has been lengthened for further investigation. Yesterday, she complained of weakness and had trouble getting out of bed. She has not been eating or drinking much for the past couple of days. Earlier today, a chest X-Ray confirms that […]

Thyroid function and kidney status

In educating the patient about beginning to take Lithium. the ARNP explains which of the following is related to the need for blood tests. A Your lithium blood levels. thyroid function and kidney status need to be monitored I" as long as you take lithium. When going to have your lithium levels checked, you should […]

Perspectives on nurse practitioner competencies

Which of the following is consistent with current perspectives on nurse practitioner competencies? The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties has developed a list of core I" competencies that all students should have upon graduation from a master’s program. B Nursing specialty organizations DO NOT publish competencies for NPs who provide I" care in specialty […]

Patient-centered care recognizing cultural diversity

NP core competencies for INDEPENDENT practice include all of the following EXCEPT: A Maintains a collaboration agreement with a physician B Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice. C Practices independently managing previously diagnosed and undiagnosed patients. Practices patient-centered care recognizing cultural diversity and the patient or designee as a full partner in […]

Passive-aggressive personalities

Which of the following are symptoms consistent with patients with passive-aggressive personalities? I" Passive-aggressive patients are more dramatic than those with borderline personality disorder. Passive-aggressive patients are more openly aggressive than patients with histrionic or borderline personality disorder. Passive-aggressive patients are more emotional than patients with a narcissistic personality disorder. Passive-aggressive patients are more flamboyant […]

The epidemiology of dependent personality disorder

Which of the following is consistent with current literature regarding the epidemiology of dependent personality disorder? I” A Dependent personality is more common in men than in women. A dependent personality disorder is more common in young children than in I" older ones. C Persons with chronic physical illness in childhood may be most susceptible […]

The delivery of culturally competent care

Ethnocentrism results in which of the following? i" A better understanding of various cultures and beliefs I… B Impeding the delivery of culturally competent care C Provides caregivers the ability to better care for patients of various I" cultures D Provides general principles that can be used to treat patients from a I” variety of […]