Entries by Daphne Hanson

Approach to nursing practice decisions

Using the competencies from The American Association of Colleges of Nursing Essentials Domain 1 1.2g Apply a systematic and defendable approach to nursing practice decisions describe how the iHuman virtual patient aid in your learning in this course to meet the advanced-level nursing education competency. Provide at least two specific examples in the human aided in […]

The phenomenon of compartment syndrome

State the assessment for the patient’s neurovascular status, including the phenomenon of compartment syndrome. 9. Describe and demonstrate range-of-motion exercises and explain their purpose. 10. Identify complications caused by inactivity. er 11. Relate appropriate body mechanics to the techniques for turning, moving, and lifting the patient. 12. Discuss use of the continuous passive motion machines. […]

Unintentional disclosure of PHI

As you are walking toward the lunchroom, you pass a computer that has a patient’s health information displayed from the electronic health record (EHR). You are able to clearly see a list of the patient’s medications. What safety measures can the office take to prevent such unintentional disclosure of PHI?

The post-intubation arterial blood gas

A client in acute respiratory failure is intubated and placed on mechanical ventilation. The post-intubation arterial blood gas (ABG) results are: pH 7.55, PaCO2 29 mm Hg, and PaO2 93 mm Hg. The collaborative healthcare team will MOST LIKELY decide to implement which of the following interventions? Group of answer choices Decrease the respiratory rate. […]

The chain of infection steps

Complete the written questions by reading each question carefully and writing your response(s) in the space provided. Put the chain of infection steps in the correct sequence by writing the numbers 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 in the order column. ©TAFE NSW 2018 Mode of transmission: the microorganism movement from old host to new host Answer 1Choose…135264 […]