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examination of the body after death; postmortem
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autopsy
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is the area where most client care is provided.
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client unit
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reason or underlying principle behind every nursing procedure.
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rationale
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hospital department that performs and records “brain wave” tests, administers evoked potential examinations, does specialized sleep studies, and monitors clients who have seizures; also called the electroencephalography (EEG) department.
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neurodiagnostic
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also called palliative care
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Hospice
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Once high-risk clients are identified, case managers follow up with them after discharge into the community to
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maximize wellness,
provide healthcare, and coordinate services. |
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Steps of a nursing procedure may vary in different facilities, but the underlying principles do not change and usually are related to:
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Maintaining client safety
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When orienting a client to the hospital room, the nurse should first demonstrate how to operate the:
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Nurse call signal
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The nurse is going to complete a procedure on a client that is painful. Which statement would be the most appropriate?
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“You may feel some discomfort with this procedure.”
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A client needs to have blood drawn for a blood gas analysis. Which department listed here would be most likely to draw the specimen?
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Respiratory therapy department
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_______________ care unit provides care for clients who
require a moderate amojnt of skilled nursing care. |
Intermediate
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The_________________ provides telephone advice to callers who need assistance deciding if and when to seek medical attention
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consulting nurse service (telehealth)
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The _________________provides service coordination, health assessment, education, and discharge planning for clients who are at high risk for readmission.
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case management department
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bring clients to the nursing unit from the admitting department and transport clients for discharge or special tests.
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Volunteer services
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_______________________________cleans and sterilizes equipment and instruments for use throughout the facility
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The central service supply (CSS) or
6central supply room (CSR) |