Which of the following best describes the result of using a catalyst in a chemical reaction? A.The reaction is completed in a shorter amount of time. B.The yield of product is increased. C.A greater amount of heat energy is released by the reaction. D.A more desirable product is often formed. The correct answer and Explanation […]
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is taking risperidone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? A.“This medication may increase your blood pressure.” B.“Flu-like symptoms are an expected adverse effect of this medication.” C.“Avoid becoming overheated while taking this medication.” D.“Muscle twitches can occur the first
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A nurse is caring for a group of clients on a mental health unit. For which of the following clients is the nurse considered a mandated reporter to the appropriate agency? A.A client who reports that he enjoys smoking marijuana on weekends B.A client who reports that she took $20 from the cash register where
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A nurse is caring for a client who has benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A Painful urinationB Decreased urinary streamC Critically elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levelD Urge incontinence The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is B. Decreased urinary stream. Explanation: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
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The nurse notes an ominous sign on a monitor. What kind of sign is this? A.Latent sign. B.Dangerous sign. C.Hidden sign. D.An easily interpreted sign. The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is B. Dangerous sign. An “ominous sign” in clinical practice refers to a sign or symptom that indicates a high likelihood
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A 3-week-old infant is admited to the pediatric unit with vomiting and dehydration. The mother describes the infant as having projectile vomiting after eating. She also tells the practical nurse (PN) that the baby is always hungry. Which finding warrants immediate intervention by the PN? A.Hyperactive gastric sounds. B.Irregular palpable pulse. C.Crying without tears. D.Underweight
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While assessing the newborn, the nurse should be aware that the average expected apical pulse range of a full-term, quiet, alert newborn is __ beats/min. A.100 to 120 B.120 to 160 C.80 to 100 D.150 to 180 The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is B. 120 to 160 beats per minute.
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A nurse is assisting with the care of a client in a medical-surgical unit. Vital Signs 05:00 Temperature 36.6 C (97.9 F) Heart rate 100/min Respiratory rate 22/min Blood pressure 160/98 mm Hg Oxygen saturation 96% on oxygen 2 L/min via nasal cannula 14:00 Temperature 36.8 C (98.3 F) Heart rate 90/min Respiratory rate 18/min
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A nurse is caring for a newborn who has an Apgar score of 8 at one minute after birth and an Apgar score of 10 at five minutes after birth. Which statement best describes this newborn’s condition? A.The newborn had a difficult transition at birth but recovered quickly. B.The newborn was in good condition at
Which variables affect the rate of diffusion? (Select all that apply.)A.Density of media B.Size of molecules C.Concentration gradient D.Membrane permeability E.pH The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answers are:A. Density of mediaB. Size of moleculesC. Concentration gradientD. Membrane permeability Explanation: Diffusion is the process by which molecules move from an area of
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