While Making Rounds,a Night Supervisor Finds a Unit with a Low

question 23

Multiple Choice

While making rounds,a night supervisor finds a unit with a low census and too many staff members.The night supervisor is performing as a statutory supervisor when he or she:

• A) assigns nurses to care for specific clients.
• B) develops a protocol for unlicensed personnel.
• C) recommends transferring a nurse to another service.
• D) teaches a nurse to use a new piece of equipment.

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Definitions:

Mechanical Prosthetic Valve

An artificial heart valve used to replace a diseased valve to restore normal blood flow through the heart.

Premature Supraventricular Contractions

A type of abnormal heart rhythm originating from the atria, characterized by early or extra heartbeats.

Sim's Position

A body position used in medical examinations where the patient lies on their left side with the right knee and thigh drawn up, useful for rectal examination.

Lithotomy Position

A medical term for a position where the patient lies on their back with legs supported in raised stirrups, commonly used during childbirth or certain surgical procedures.