A Nurse Working on a Cardiac Unit Delegated Taking Vital

question 5

Multiple Choice

A nurse working on a cardiac unit delegated taking vital signs to an experienced unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) .Four hours later,the nurse notes the client's blood pressure is much higher than previous readings,and the client's mental status has changed.What action by the nurse would most likely have prevented this negative outcome?

• A) Determining if the UAP knew how to take blood pressure
• B) Double-checking the UAP by taking another blood pressure
• C) Providing more appropriate supervision of the UAP
• D) Taking the blood pressure instead of delegating the task

Identify various types of networks and their specific applications.

Understand the components necessary for building and maintaining a network.

Recognize network protocols and standards for data exchange.

Comprehend the security measures required to protect data on a network.

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Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous System

The section of the nervous system responsible for regulating automatic body functions such as heartbeat, digestive processes, and breathing rate.

Autonomic Arousal

Autonomic arousal refers to the physical responses of the autonomic nervous system to stimuli, including changes in heart rate, breathing, and sweating.

Parasympathetic Arousal

The activation of the parasympathetic nervous system, leading to relaxation and decreased heart rate.

Polygraph

A polygraph, or lie detector test, measures physiological responses to questions to determine truthfulness.