Ethics, End of life, Comfort/sedation

Question 1

A family of your critically-ill client tells a nurse that they have not spoken with the physician in over 24 hours and that they have some questions they want clarified. During morning rounds, the nurse conveys this concern to the attending intensivist and arranges a meeting with the family at 4:00 PM. Which competency of critical care nursing does this represent?

Answer 1

Collaboration with pts, families, and team members

Question 2

Comparing the patient’s current (home) medications with those ordered during hospitalization and communicating a complete list of medications to the next provider when the patient is transferred within an organization or to another setting are strategies to:

Answer 2

Reconcile medications across the continuum of care

Question 3

An ICU nurse is working on a committee to reduce noise in the unit. Which recommendation should the nurse propose first?

Answer 3

Sound proof the pneumatic tube system that take supplies to other areas of the hospital

Question 4

A pt with end-stage HF is experiencing considerable dyspnea. Appropriate palliative management of this symptom includes

Answer 4

Administration of morphine

Question 5

A nurse is caring for a pt receiving IV ibuprofen for pain management. The nurse recognizes which lab assessment to be a possible side effect?

Answer 5

Cr: 3.1mg/dL

Question 6

A nurse is caring for a client who requires administration of a neuromuscular blocking agent to facilitate ventilation with nontraditional modes. The nurse understands that neuromuscular blocking agents provide:

Answer 6

no sedation or analgesia