Medical-Surgical Nursing
Which action best describes a sentinel event alert? Documenting the breakdown in communication during a shift report. Indicating that a community or institution is unsafe. Recording the harm done when a medication error occurs. Signaling the need for immediate investigation and response.
Which statement by a patient with diabetes mellitus indicates an understanding of the medication insulin glargine (Lantus)? “Lantus causes weight loss.” “Lantus is used only at night.” “The duration of Lantus is six hours.” “There is no peak time for Lantus.”
During an assessment of a patient who sustained a head injury 24 hours ago, the medical-surgical nurse notes the development of slurred speech and disorientation to time and place. The nurse’s initial action is to: continue the hourly neurologic assessments. inform the neurosurgeon of the patient’s status. prepare the patient for emergency surgery. recheck the […]
