Answer to Question 1
A, B, D, F
The general orientation for the new nurse should include: hospital policies and procedures, CPR
competency, and safety issues. Orientation on the pulse oximetry set up and IV monitoring equipment
will most likely be done during the unit-specific orientation.
Answer to Question 2
b
a. Incorrect: Rural characteristics (e.g., lack of services and resources, small institution size, diminishing population, and isolation factors) would be a deterrent to nursing in a rural community.
b. Correct: Facilitators for nursing recruitment and retention in rural areas included connection to the community (e.g., family ties, social networking, spousal employment) and a supportive work environment (e.g., full-time employment, variety of experiences, professional development opportunities, independent practice).
c. Incorrect: The limiting nature of rural nursing structure (e.g., scarcity of full-time jobs, mainly float positions, decreased opportunities for professional development, excessive overtime/workload, lack of nurses in the system) would be a deterrent to nursing in a rural community.
d. Incorrect: Limited contact with support services would be a deterrent to nursing in a rural community.
The nurse can make observations about the patient's general appearance while talking with the p
The nurse applies a pulse oximeter sensor on the client’s finger.
General Intelligence is Related to Various Outcomes
Body Part, Method of Examination, and Equipment Used During the General Physical Examination Cont.
Inhaled General Anesthetics
The nurse conveys attentive listening through a posture of involvement