A Nursing Student in the Final Term of Nursing School

question 4

Multiple Choice

A nursing student in the final term of nursing school is overheard by a nursing faculty member telling another student that she got to insert a nasogastric tube in the emergency department while she was working as a nursing assistant.What advice is best for the nursing faculty member to give to the nursing student?

• A) "Just be careful when you are doing new procedures and make sure you are following directions by the nurse."
• B) "Review your procedures before you go to work, so you will be prepared to do them if you have a chance."
• C) "The nurse should not have allowed you to insert the nasogastric tube because something bad could have happened."
• D) "You are not allowed to perform any procedures other than those in your job description even with the nurse's permission."

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Definitions:

Respiratory Resuscitation

Emergency procedures, including artificial ventilation and chest compressions, to restore breathing and circulation.

Hospice Care

Specialized care designed to provide support and comfort to patients in the final phase of a terminal illness.

Repositioning

The act of moving or adjusting the position of a patient or an object to improve comfort, function, or well-being.

Respirations

The process of breathing; specifically, the inhaling and exhaling of air, which is crucial for life.