The nurse understands that sequential compression devices and compression stockings are used for which of the following? A.Protect the muscles of the lower extremities from atrophy. B.Keep the blood from pooling in lower extremities to avoid clots. C.Keep the patient from getting sores on the skin. D.Keep the patient’s joints in working order. The Correct […]
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who has active tuberculosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? A.Restrict the client’s visitors to the immediate family. B.Assign the client to a negative pressure airflow room. C.Discard personal protective equipment outside the client’s room. D.Have the client wear a
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A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client to achieve the outcome of functional healing of a fracture. Which of the following nursing interventions is the highest priority to assist in meeting this outcome? A.Promote independence in activities of daily living for the client. B.Provide relief from pain and discomfort for
The nurse is teaching a prenatal class and illustrating some of the basic events that will happen right after the birth. The nurse should point out which action will best help the infant maintain an adequate body temperature. A.Turn the temperature up in the birth room. B.Bathe the infant immediately after birth. C.Place the infant
Multiply: 1/2 x 1 3/5 x 2 7/9= A.2 2/9 B.20/9 C.3 11/16 D.2 21/90 The Correct answer and Explanation is: o solve the multiplication problem 12×135×279\frac{1}{2} \times 1 \frac{3}{5} \times 2 \frac{7}{9}21×153×297, we will follow these steps: Thus, the correct answer is B. 209\frac{20}{9}920.
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A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride 20 mEq. The amount available is potassium chloride liquid 40 mEq/15 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
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A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride 20 mEq suspension PO daily. The amount available is potassium chloride suspension 10 mEq/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth/whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) The Correct answer and Explanation
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A nurse is planning an in-service about isolation precautions for her coworkers. For which of the following infections should the nurse identify the need for contact precautions? A.Diphtheria B.Herpes simplex C.Pulmonary tuberculosis D.Pertussis The Correct answer and Explanation is: For the given question, the correct answer is: B. Herpes simplex Explanation: Isolation precautions are crucial
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A nurse is caring for a newborn and observes signs of diaphoresis, jitteriness, and lethargy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A.Obtain blood glucose by heel stick. B.Initiate phototherapy. C.Monitor the newborn’s blood pressure. D.Place the newborn in a radiant warmer. The Correct answer and Explanation is: Correct Answer: A. Obtain blood
Which of the following is the approximate threshold value for mammalian neurons? A.+35 mV B.-55 mV C.0 mV D.-80 mV The Correct answer and Explanation is: The approximate threshold value for mammalian neurons is B. -55 mV. Explanation: Neurons are specialized cells responsible for transmitting electrical signals throughout the nervous system. The generation and propagation
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