Nr222 Health And Wellness Final Exam 2023/24

The examination for registered nurse (RN) licensure is exactly the same in every state in the United States. This examination: {Ans: Provides a minimal standard of knowledge for an RN in practice. RN candidates must pass the NCLEX-RN® to attain licensure. Regardless of educational preparation, the examination for RN licensure is exactly the same in every state in the United States.}* A patient is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). What is the primary intervention the nurse should follow to prevent a central line infection? {Ans: Clean the central line port through which the TPN is infusing with alcohol. Use either alcohol or an alcoholic solution of chlorhexidine gluconate to clean the injection port or catheter hub 15 seconds before and after each time it is used to reduce the risk of a central line infection.}* The nurse sees the nursing assistive personnel (NAP) perform the following intervention for a patient receiving continuous enteral feedings. Which action would require immediate attention? {Ans: Placing patient supine while giving a bath. A patient receiving continuous enteral feedings should never be placed supine because it increases the risk for pulmonary aspiration. If the nurse needs to lay the patient in the