The RN Is Observing a Student Nurse Who Is Doing

question 11

Multiple Choice

The RN is observing a student nurse who is doing a physical assessment on a patient. The RN will need to intervene immediately if the student nurse

• A) places the patient in the left lateral position to check for the point of maximal impulse (PMI).
• B) presses on the skin over the tibia for 10 seconds to check for edema.
• C) palpates both carotid arteries simultaneously to compare pulse quality.
• D) documents a murmur heard along the left sternal border as an aortic murmur.

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Definitions:

HR Functions

The diverse range of responsibilities and activities undertaken by the Human Resources department, including recruitment, training, development, and compensation management.

Outsourced

The practice of hiring third-party vendors to perform services or produce goods that were previously done in-house.

Employee Relations

The management of interactions between the organization and its employees, aiming to maintain positive working relationships.

Succession Management

Identifying and grooming new leaders to succeed the current ones when they exit, retire, or are deceased.