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The nurse inserts an intravenous catheter using the correct technique and following the recommended steps according to standards of care and hospital policy. This is demonstrating which type of implementation skill?
 
  a. Cognitive
  b. Interpersonal
  c. Psychomotor
  d. Judgmental

Question 2

Which intervention is most appropriate for a patient who has a new onset of chest pain?
 
  a. Administer a prn medication for pain.
  b. Reassess the patient because of the change in condition.
  c. Notify the health care provider.
  d. Call radiology for a portable chest x-ray.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Nursing practice includes cognitive, interpersonal, and psychomotor skills. Psychomotor skill requires the integration of cognitive and motor abilities. Cognitive involves the application of critical thinking and use of good judgment in making sound clinical decisions. Interpersonal skills involve developing trusting relationships with patients, conveying caring and compassion, and communicating clearly. The nurse in this example displayed the psychomotor skill of inserting an intravenous catheter while following standards of care and integrating knowledge of anatomy and physiology.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The cause of the patient's chest pain is unknown, so the patient needs to be reassessed before pain medication is administered or a chest x-ray is obtained. The nurse then notifies the patient's health care provider of the patient's current condition in anticipation of receiving further orders. The patient's chest pain could be due to muscular injury or a pulmonary issue. The nurse needs to reassess first.



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