There are three Insects that are being compared under a microscope. As a scientist, you decide that measuring them would be an important part of recording their data. Which unit of measurement would best for this situation? A.Centimeters B.Meters C.Micrometers D.Kilometers The correct answer and Explanation is : The best unit of measurement for comparing […]

A patient has been ordered azithromycin [Zithromax] and asks the nurse why the medication does not have to be taken as often as other antibiotics that have previously been ordered. What is the nurse’s best response? A.“This drug has a longer duration of action than some of the other antibiotics.” B.“This is a much more

A nurse is teaching a client about using a PCA device for postoperative pain management. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? A.You will have control of administering your own pain medication B.The pain medication is delivered into your muscle C.Your partner can push the PCA button for you if you are asleep

A nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse perform a sterile dressing change on a client who has a central venous catheter. Which of the following actions should the newly licensed nurse take? A.Open the top flap of the sterile package towards the body. B.Maintain a 1.25 cm (0.5 in) border around the edges of

A nurse is measuring a client’s oral temperature. The thermometer reads 33 C (91.4F). Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply) A.Wait 30 min and return to measure the oral temperature B.Provide the client a sip of warm water, wait 5 min, and measure the temperature. C.Document that the

A client receiving IV therapy develops a fever, chills, and malaise. The nurse notices red streaks along the vein path. Which complication of IV therapy should the nurse suspect?A.Infiltration B.Phlebitis C.Sepsis D.Thrombophlebitis The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is B. Phlebitis. Explanation: Phlebitis refers to the inflammation of a vein, which

The practical nurse (PN) is administering a saline enema to a client who was admittedbecause of a fever of unknown origin and is now constipated. Which techniques shouldthe PN use? (Select all that apply.) A.Position client in left lateral recumbent position to expose buttocks. B.Chill the enema solution to help reduce the client’s fever. C.Encourage

A nurse is monitoring a client with PROM at 34 weeks of gestation who is receiving tocolytic therapy. Which of the following findings would indicate a potential adverse effect of the medication? A.Maternal heart rate of 110 beats per minute B.Maternal blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg C.Maternal temperature of 37.8°C (100°F) D.Maternal respiratory rate of

A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of PROM in a previous pregnancy. The nurse knows that this client is at a higher risk of developing which complication in the current pregnancy? A.Placenta previa B.Preterm labor C.Gestational diabetes D.Preeclampsia. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is B.

Which of the following is an advantage of parenteral drug administration? A.It has a rapid onset of action B.It bypasses first-pass metabolism C.It is useful for drugs that are poorly absorbed or unstable in the gastrointestinal tract D.All of the above The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is D. All of