A nurse enters a client’s room and sees that ashes from a cigarette are beginning to ignite trash in the wastebasket. What actions should the nurse take first? A.Extinguish the fire if possible. B.Rescue the client from immediate danger. C.Activate the fire alarm system. D.Confine the fire by closing doors and windows. The Correct Answer […]
Which of the following summarizes a change that takes place as a solid turn to a liquid? A.Particles have a decrease in mobility. B.Particles become less ordered. C.Intermolecular forces between particles become stronger. D.Particles move closer together. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is B. Particles become less ordered. Explanation: When
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A nurse at a community health clinic is planning care for an adolescent who recently learned that she is pregnant and is concerned about her ability to afford and care for her baby. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A.Contact the adolescent’s parent for assistance. B.Assist the adolescent in applying for Medicaid.
A nurse is working in a community health center that serves a diverse population of clients. The nurse notices that some clients from certain cultural groups tend to seek health care only when they have an acute problem or an emergency, rather than for preventive or routine care. What is the most likely reason for
The nurse is teaching an elderly patient about nail care and hygiene. The nurse should instruct the patient to do which of the following? (Select all that apply.). A.Trim nails straight across and file edges smoothly. B.Soak nails in warm water before trimming to soften them. C.Use a metal nail file or scissors to cut
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A nurse is planning care immediately following birth for a newborn who has a myelomeningocele that is leaking cerebrospinal fluid. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care? A.Prepare for surgical closure after 72 hr. B.Monitor the rectal temperature every 4 hr. C.Cleanse the site with povidone-iodine. D.Administer broad-spectrum
The nurse is assessing a client in group therapy on which type of techniques for modifying behaviors would be most appropriate. The nurse has decided to use covert sensitization. Which of the following statementbest describes this type of therapy? A Decreases or eliminates a behavior by introducing a more adaptive behavior that is incompatible with
Which statement made by the client’s family shows further education is needed regarding the client taking memantine? A.“Memantine can cause constipation.” B.“Memantine is approved for moderate Alzheimer’s disease.” C.“Memantine regulates the effects of glutamate.” D.“Memantine will improve my dad’s Alzheimer’s disease.” The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is D. “Memantine will improve
A nurse is preparing to administer valproic acid 125 mg PO. Available is valproic acid syrup 250 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) The Correct Answer and Explanation is: To determine how
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During pediatric basic life support (BLS), what is the correct compression depth for chest compressions in infants? A 1 inch (2.5 cm)B 1.5 inches (4 cm)C 2 inches (5 cm)D 2.5 inches (6.5 cm) The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is A) 1 inch (2.5 cm) for chest compressions in infants during