To determine if a home setting can support the equipment needs of a mechanically ventilated patient being considered for discharge, which of the following would you assess?1. Available space for equipment2. Amperage of power supply3. Number and location of grounded outlets4. Presence of hazardous appliances
Read DetailsMinimum equipment requirements for the physical reconditioning component of a pulmonary rehabilitation program include which of the following?1. Inspiratory resistive breathing devices2. Rowing machines or upper extremity ergometers3. Pulse oximeters (for pulse rate/SaO2)4. Stationary bicycles
Read DetailsA nurse administers the wrong dosage of medication to a patient. After realizing the mistake, the nurse fears disciplinary action and decides not to report the error or document it in the patient’s chart. What should have been the proper nursing response? How can the nurse leader use this scenario to create a “just culture”? (10 pts)
Read DetailsIdentify and describe two Standards of Professional Performance from the American Nurse Association Scope and Standards of Practice for Nurse Leaders (Administrators). Include how these standards influence your nursing leadership practice. (10 pts)
Read DetailsA nurse leader notices an increase in medication errors during shift changes, especially related to miscommunication during handoff reports. Using the PDSA change model, explain how the nurse leader would initiate a change. Be specific with each step and the change involved. (10 pts)
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