What is the function of the sebaceous gland? A.To secrete cerumen, or earwax B.To produce hair growth C.To produce sebum or oil D.To excrete perspiration, or sweat The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is C. To produce sebum or oil. Sebaceous glands are specialized glands in the skin that are primarily […]
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A patient is ordered Amoxil (amoxicillin) 0.5 grams by mouth three times per day. The concentration is 125 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters per dose should the nurse administer to the patient? A.5 mL B.10 mL C.15 mL D.20 mL The Correct Answer and Explanation is: To determine the correct volume of Amoxil (amoxicillin) to
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What is true regarding FAS and NAS? A.FAS is caused by alcohol, and NAS is caused by opioids. B.FAS and NAS are both incurable. C.FAS is caused by analgesics and NAS is caused by NSAIDs. D.FAS and NAS are both curable. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is: A. FAS is
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A nurse is preparing to administer chlorpromazine 0.55 mg/kg IM to a child who weighs 66 lb. Available is chlorpromazine 25 mg/ml. for injection. 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
A nurse is teaching a client about condom use. Which of the following client statements should the nurse identify as an understanding of the teaching? A.“I can use natural-skin condoms to prevent sexually transmitted infections.” B.“I can use petroleum jelly as a lubricant with the condom.” C.“I can re-use the condom one time after initial
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A nurse evaluating the effectiveness of an Aquathermia K pad for the leg is aware that the patient who has the least risk for burn injury from this device would be the patient with:.A.decreased level of consciousness from a stroke. B.neuritis secondary to diabetes. C.severely sprained ankle. D.impaired peripheral circulation. The Correct Answer and Explanation
A nurse is assessing a client with suspected appendicitis. Which symptom should the nurse recognize as a potential indication of appendix perforation?A.Severe, constant abdominal pain in the lower right quadrant B.Elevated heart rate and blood pressure C.Rebound tenderness in the lower right abdomen D.Fever and signs of sepsis The Correct Answer and Explanation is: In
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A child is diagnosed with Wilms’ tumor. During assessment, the nurse in charge expects to detect: A.Gross hematuria B.Dysuria C.An abdominal mass D.Nausea and Vomiting The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is: C. An abdominal mass Explanation: Wilms’ tumor, also known as nephroblastoma, is a common kidney cancer in children, particularly those
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A nurse is preparing to administer timolol eye drops for a client who has glaucoma. When instilling the medication, which of the following actions should the nurse take? A.Instruct the client to blink several times after instillation of the medication. B.Ask the client to look straight ahead during instillation of the medication. C.Apply pressure to
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The mitral and tricuspid valves close after the ventricles are filled with blood because the A.Chordae tendineae relax, which allows the valves to close. B.Increased pressure in the ventricles pushes the valves to close. C.Trabeculae carneae contract, which pulls the valves closed. D.Reduced pressure in the atria creates a negative pressure that pulls the valves
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