The Preceptor Is Working with a New Nurse to Provide

question 19

Multiple Choice

The preceptor is working with a new nurse to provide care for a patient with a chest tube to relieve a pneumothorax. Which action by the new nurse indicates need for additional teaching about chest tube care?

• A) The suction is discontinued when the patient is ambulated to the bathroom.
• B) The collection device is emptied at the end of the shift and output recorded in the chart.
• C) The patient's bed is placed in the semi-Fowler's position to facilitate lung reexpansion.
• D) The patient is encouraged to use his incentive spirometer at least 10 times every hour.

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Definitions:

Shaping

A method of teaching or training in which successive approximations towards a desired behavior are rewarded.

Chaining

A method used in behavior psychology and learning that involves teaching a complex activity or behavior by linking together simpler tasks or elements.

Distal Goal

A long-term objective that is often more abstract and challenging to achieve than immediate goals.

Training

The process of teaching or learning a particular skill or behavior.