Nclex: Mark Klimek - Lecture 12 (Prioritization, Delegation, Staff Management, Organ And Pulse Locations, & Guessing Strategies) Questions And Answers 100% Verified A+ Guaranteed

Among the following patients: a pt 2-hour post-cholecystectomy, a pt with COPD, and a pt with acute appendicitis... which pt has the highest priority? {Ans: Pt 2 hours post-op}Where is the tricuspid valve? {Ans: 4th intercostal space, left sternal border}What responsibilities can a RN do? {Ans: - Clinical assessments - Initial client education - Discharge education - Clinical judgement - Initiate blood transfusions - Anything ADPIE is a nurse's responsibility!}What responsibilities can a LPN/LVN do? {Ans: - Monitor RN findings - REINFORCE education - Routine procedures (catheterization) - Most meds except IV - Ostomy care - Tube patency & enteral feeding - Specific assessments ONLY if it's not the first, and if the patient is STABLE.}What responsibilities can a UAP do? {Ans: - ADLs only if not the FIRST time. - Hygiene - Linen change - Routine, STABLE vital signs - Enemas - Documenting I&O - Positioning - Topical meds, OTC meds, & barrier creams}If you find 2 pts involving in sexual intercourse, what is best thing to do? {Ans: Close the door..... and give them privacy.}