A 68-year-old male patient, Mr. Johnson, was admitted to the hospital for elective knee replacement surgery. After surgery, the nursing team provides the necessary post-operative care, including cleaning the wound and administering antibiotics. The patient is recovering well, but the nurse notices that Mr. Johnson has not been encouraged to participate in deep breathing exercises or mobilize his legs after surgery.Question:Which of the following interventions is most important to prevent a hospital-acquired infection (HAI) in Mr. Johnson?

Differences between Airborne and Droplet Precautions include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is entering patient information into an electronic health record (EHR) while at the nursing station. Another nurse walks by and casually glances at the screen. What action should the nurse take to ensure compliance with HIPAA and safeguard patient information?

The nurse is assisting a patient with dentures in performing oral hygiene. Which action should the nurse take to ensure proper care and patient safety?

Which action should the nurse take to ensure medication safety and error prevention when receiving a telephone order?

A nurse is assessing a patient who has been diagnosed with a severe stroke and is being transferred to a specialized comprehensive stroke center. Which level of care is the patient receiving?

The introduction of Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs) has impacted how healthcare agencies manage patient care. Which action best describes the nurse’s role in healthcare agencies that utilize DRGs?

A nurse working in a community health clinic notices an increase in influenza cases and reports this trend to the appropriate agency. Which state or local agency is responsible for responding to this public health concern?

A nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with chronic heart failure and is struggling with basic hygiene due to limited mobility and fatigue. The nurse is applying Dorothea Orem’s self-care theory to guide the patient’s care. Which nursing action aligns with this theory to address the patient’s hygiene needs?

A patient is placed on fall precautions during hospitalization. After providing education to the patient and family, which action by the nurse is most appropriate in maintaining safety according to hospital policy?