A recipe calls for 3.4 teaspoons of milk. 1 teaspoon equals approximately 5 mL. Which of the following is the correct amount of milk in mL? A.16.8 mL B.17.0 mL C.10.5 mL D.6.8 mL The Correct answer and Explanation is: To convert teaspoons to milliliters (mL), you need to use the conversion factor that 1 […]

A provider orders potassium chloride, 20 mEq, orally, once daily.The nurse knows that the abbreviation mEq stands for which of the following? A.Modified equivalents. B.Megaequivalents. C.Milliequivalents. D.Miniequivalents. The Correct answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is C. Milliequivalents. Explanation: In the context of medication and pharmacology, “mEq” stands for milliequivalents. This unit of measurement

A nurse manager is reviewing documentation standards with a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following statements should the nurse manager include in the teaching?A.“Include the complete name of the medication morphine sulfate.” B.“Do not use a leading zero prior to a decimal point.” C.“Write the letter U when noting the dosage of

Which of the following best describes type 1 diabetes mellitus? A.Insulin resistance and relative insulin deficiency. B.Onset typically occurs in adulthood. C.Caused by an autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells. D.Mainly managed through oral hypoglycemic agents. The Correct answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is: C. Caused by an autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta

A nurse is preparing to administer a cleansing enema to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A.Hold the container of solution 30 cm (12 in) above the anus. B.Hold the container of solution 15 cm (6 in) above the anus, then lower it 15 cm below the anus. C.Hold the

A nurse is preparing to administer lactated Ringer’s 250 mL IV to infuse over 15 min. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) The Correct answer and Explanation is:

Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct grammar? A.If any less people watch that television series, the effect will be its cancellation B.If any fewer people watch that television series, the effect will be its cancellation C.If any less people watch that television series, the affect will be its cancellation D.If any fewer people watch

A nurse is educating a group of elderly patients about osteoarthritis.Which statement by the nurse accurately explains a risk factor associated with osteoarthritis?A “Osteoarthritis is more common in older individuals due to genetic factors.”B “Excessive weight puts additional stress on the joints, increasing the risk of osteoarthritis.”C “Osteoarthritis is primarily caused by trauma to the

Which of the following correctly orders structures from simple to complex? A.Cells, tissues, atoms, organs B.Atoms, organs, tissues, cells C.Atoms, cells, tissues, organs D.Organs, tissues, cells, atoms The Correct answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is C. Atoms, cells, tissues, organs. To understand why this is the correct order, it’s important to consider the

A client with peptic ulcer disease receives a new prescription for cimetidine. Which statement provided by the client requires additional instruction by the nurse? A.Take the medication an hour after antacids. B.Notify the healthcare provider of lethargy. C.Decrease cigarette use to a pack per day. D.Monitor for any signs of sexual dysfunction. The Correct answer