First, define image management. Next, consider someone who is preparing to interview for a new job. Give two examples of good image management, and two examples of poor image management that someone might demonstrate during the interview.

Communication about communication is referred to as:

Raul’s condition has worsened after his initial stabilization in the emergency department. Nurse Kamala notes that his respiratory effort has increased, and he is exhibiting signs of airway compromise. Raul is now showing labored breathing, stridor, and noticeable facial and neck swelling. His oxygen saturation is consistently dropping despite supplemental oxygen, and he is becoming increasingly anxious. Due to the risk of airway obstruction from facial and neck burns, along with signs of impending respiratory failure, the medical team has made the decision to intubate Raul to secure his airway.   Vitals: Heart rate: 112 bpm (tachycardic) Blood pressure: 98/62 mmHg (hypotensive) Respiratory rate: 28 breaths per minute (labored, with the use of accessory muscles) Oxygen saturation: 88% on 100% non-rebreather mask (desaturating despite oxygen support) Temperature: 101.4°F (indicating possible infection or stress response) Assessments: Airway: Stridor and labored breathing noted, with increasing difficulty maintaining oxygen saturation despite high-flow oxygen. Circulation: Tachycardia and hypotension suggest early signs of shock or fluid imbalance. Skin: Partial-thickness and full-thickness burns to the face, neck, and chest; areas of eschar are forming in the facial region, with visible swelling around the neck. Neurological: Increasing agitation and anxiety as a result of impaired oxygenation and impending intubation.

After intubating Raul, which of the following is the priority action for Nurse Kamala to monitor in the immediate post-intubation period?

Nurse Kamala is reviewing Raul’s burn care plan. Since he is intubated and has burns to the face, neck, and chest, which of the following interventions is most important in preventing complications from his facial burns?

Your patient has a spinal cord injury at T6 and states they are experiencing a throbbing headache. What action should the nurse take next?

Which of the following instructions would be included in a teaching plan for a client experiencing orthostatic hypotension from Carbidopa/Levodopa (Sinemet) administration?

Ordered: Amoxicillin 875mg by mouth twice daily for treatment of acute otitis media. Available: 1750 mg tablet. How many tablets will the nurse administer?

A client has had a sudden loss of vision after head trauma. How would the nurse best describe the placement of items on the dinner tray?

A nurse is performing an assessment of a client suspected of having a musculoskeletal disorder. What is most important for the nurse to prioritize after completing the assessment?