A Student in an LPN to RN Transition Program Is

question 7

Multiple Choice

A student in an LPN to RN transition program is at the clinical site, monitoring the vital signs of a patient receiving blood. At 15 minutes into the infusion, the patient begins to complain of itching and shortness of breath. It is evident that the student nurse is developing critical thinking skills when she does which of the following?

• A) Stops the infusion, calls for the patient's nurse, and reports a possible reaction to the blood.
• B) Calls for the patient's nurse and asks whether she can slow the infusion down.
• C) Continues with routine monitoring and reports the patient's condition as unremarkable.
• D) Calls for the patient's nurse and asks whether she can speed up the infusion to deliver the blood faster.

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Definitions:

Scatter Diagram

A graph plotted with dots representing two variables' values to show any correlations or patterns between them.

Time-Series Graph

A time-series graph displays data points at successive time intervals, showing trends, cycles, or patterns over time.

Omitted Variables

Variables that are not included in a model, which can lead to biased estimates and incorrect conclusions.

Reverse Causality

A situation in research or analysis where it is unclear whether a supposedly causal factor is actually causing the outcome, or if the situation is happening because of the outcome itself; a reversal of the direction of causation.