the quality and risk nurse in the local hospital is performing a hospital survey on sentinel events which statements would the nurse use to best descr
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Multi Dimensional Care | Exam | Rasmusson

1. The quality and risk nurse in the local hospital is performing a hospital survey on sentinel events. Which statements would the nurse use to best describe a sentinel event?

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

2. A client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) has pneumocystis carinii (PCP). What is the nurse's priority assessment for this client?

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

3. A client with systemic sclerosis has been in bed for 2 weeks due to fatigue and abdominal pain. Today, the client came into the clinic complaining of her leg being hot, red and painful. What does the nurse suspect?

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

4. Which of the following assessments is found in neurovascular compromise?

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Tingling is a common sign of neurovascular compromise.

5. A client is recovering from a fractured radius that occurred 7weeks ago. Which state of bone healing occurs at this time as the callus is restored and transformed into bone?

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

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