While in nursing school, the nursing student developed a ...

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While in nursing school, the nursing student developed a portfolio. Which item should the student place in second section of the portfolio?
 
  A) April 12, 2016. How to Avoid Nursing Malpractice: Update on State Board of Nursing Rules and Regulations (Sally Field, RN, JD) (3 Contact Hours). Seminar provided latest changes in nursing law as it relates to LPN/LVN, RN, and advanced practice nurses. The seminar also provided helpful insights on how to prevent a needless malpractice suit by following medication rights, properly identifying clients, and making sure to follow institution policy and procedures and best practices related to electronic charting.
  B) State LPN or LVN license.
  C) Geriatric nursing organization involvement.
  D) Immunization records.

Question 2

The nursing student smokes two packs of cigarettes per day. She recognizes that she needs to set the example of promoting health and wellness to her clients.
 
  She also recognizes that there are health risks involved with smoking and that she must stop smoking. Using the problem-solving process, which action is the best next step for this student?
  A) Visit the American Lung Society and read the available information
  B) Set a realistic, measurable goal for stopping smoking
  C) Get advice from her physician to help stop smoking
  D) Choose the best method to stop smoking

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Feedback:
The portfolio consists of three sections, and the first section should contain the resume, letters of reference, certifications, licenses, and letters of commendation from nursing instructors and clients. The second section contains all continuing education activities. The third section contains nursing service in the community and nursing organization membership and activities. The fourth section contains the immunization records.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
Using the problem-solving process, the problem is defined in the scenario. The next step is to state a realistic objective or goal that is measurable. Next, the student should gather information about smoking, especially ways to stop smoking. The student should get advice, if needed. She may be able to find the information needed to make the decision as to what method to use to quit smoking. After gathering information about the problem, the student should choose the best solution and, in this case, the best method to stop smoking.

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