According to the prefix “inter-,” which of the following phrases defines “interplanetary”? A.Around a planet B.Between planets C.Above a planet D.Beyond planets The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is B. Between planets. The prefix “inter-” is derived from Latin, meaning “between” or “among.” When combined with the root word “planetary,” which […]
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A nurse is caring for a client who is agitated and threatening to harm others. The nurse places the client in restraints but does not notify the provider or obtain a prescription for the restraints. This situation represents which of the following torts? A.Invasion of privacy B.Negligence C.Assault D.Battery E.False imprisonment The Correct Answer and
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A nurse is reviewing client confidentiality with a newly licensed nurse. The nurse should identify which of the following examples as a violation of HIPAA? A.Faxing medical information to the client’s provider’s office B.Teaching the client discharge instructions with his partner present C.Discussing the client’s transfer to a long-term care facility with a nurse from
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A nurse is planning to assist with Leopold maneuvers on a client who is at 37 weeks of gestation. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? A.Ask the client to empty their bladder. B.Assist the client into a left-lateral position. C.Apply an external fetal monitor to the clients abdomen. D.Instruct the
A nurse is performing Leopold maneuvers on a client who is in labor and determines the fetus is in an ROA position. Which of the following fetal presentations should the nurse document inthe client’s medical record? A.Shoulder B.Mentum C.Breech D.Vertex The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is D. Vertex. Explanation: Leopold
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking oral erythromycin. Which of the following statements by the nurse indicates the client is experiencing a common adverse effect of this medication? A “The client verbalizes a ringing in the ears.”B “The client reports constipation with abdominal cramping.”C “The client had a small amount of
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A nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing hypovolemia. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? A.Epistaxis. B.Headache. C.Dizziness. D.Shortness of breath. The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is C. Dizziness. Explanation: Hypovolemia refers to a state of decreased blood volume, specifically a reduction in the volume of circulating
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Which finding for a client with an arteriovenous fistula (AV Fistula) should the practical nurse (PN) report to the healthcare provider? A.Descriptions of numbness and tingling in fingers distal to the AVF. B.A loud and consistent bruit is auscultated at the AVF site. C.Bruising at the AVF site is purple and green in color. D.Radial
An older postoperative client has the nursing problem, “Impaired mobility related to fear of falling.” Which desired outcome best directs the practical nurse’s (PN) actions for this client? A.The client will use self-affirmation statements to decrease fear. B.The client will ambulate with assistance for q4 hours. C.The physical therapist will instruct the client in the
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A nurse is caring for a patient with a chest tube and drainage system. The patient reports continuous bubbling in the water-seal chamber. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?A.“This is a normal finding and does not require any intervention.”. B.“Let me clamp the tubing to see if the bubbling stops.”. C.“I’ll apply
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