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Medesa · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A nurse manager in an outpatient oncology center is responsible for the management of 23 registered nurses, four clerical associates, and three nurse practitioners who work at the center.

He requires all staff to review the performance of their peers on an annual basis. This is an example of which of the American Nurses Association Standards of Practice? A. Quality of practice
B. Collegiality
C. Practice evaluation
D. Education

Question 2

A nurse notices that a patient has an irregular pulse. To best assess an irregularity in pulses the nurse should:

A. determine the rate of the pulse.
B. take the apical pulse for one full minute.
C. auscultate for the strength of the apical pulse.
D. ask if the patient feels a palpation or abnormality of the pulses.

bobsmith · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
The definition of collegiality by the ANA Code of Ethics is that registered nurses interact with and contribute to the professional development of peers and colleagues.

Answer to Question 2

B
An irregular heart rate is more accurate when measured for one full minute at the apical site. The apical site produces S1 and S2; the strength of a pulse is felt at peripheral sites. Oftentimes a patient is unaware his or her pulse is abnormal. Always consult the history and physical for the patient history or risk for irregular pulse.