A nurse is assessing a client following the application of a leg cast for the treatment of a fracture. If the cast is too tight, which of the following findings should the nurse expect to observe first? A.Inability to move toes. B.Pallor of the toes. C.Change in temperature of the toes. D.Edema of the toes. […]
A teacher has asked all the students in the class which days of the week they read after 9 pm. which of the following is the best way to display the percent of number of students for each day of the week? A.Histogram B.Pie graph C.Scatter plot D.Bar graph The correct answer is: B. Pie
Which of the following nucleotides is only found in RNA? A. Guanine B. Thymine C. Uracil D. Adenine The correct answer is: C. Uracil Explanation: Uracil is a nucleotide base found exclusively in RNA, where it replaces thymine, which is found in DNA. The four nucleotides in RNA are adenine, cytosine, guanine, and uracil.
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Which amount of urine production should the nurse evaluate as adequate output for a typical adult client? A.5 to 10 mL/hour. B.12 to 15 mL/hour. C.16 to 25 mL/hour. D.30 to 40 mL/hour. The correct answer is: D. 30 to 40 mL/hour. Explanation: A typical adult client should produce approximately 30 to 40 mL of
In caring for a client who requires seizure precautions, the practical nurse (PN) should ensure the ready availability of equipment to perform which procedure? A.Suction the trachea. B.Insert a nasogastric tube. C.Insert a urinary catheter. D.Apply soft restraints. The correct answer is: A. Suction the trachea. Explanation: In the care of a client who requires
A nurse is assessing a client for a positive Chvostek’s sign following a thyroidectomy. Which of the following areas on the client’s head should the nurse tap to assess the client for tetany? To assess for a positive Chvostek’s sign, the nurse should tap on the client’s facial nerve, specifically on the area of the
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A nurse is preparing to obtain a client’s vital signs. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when washing their hands? A.Rinse their forearms with running water before applying soap. B.Hold their hands above elbow level while washing and rinsing. C.Generate a lather by rubbing their hands together vigorously for 5 seconds. D.Turn
A nurse is reviewing a client’s medication administration record (MAR). The nurse notices that a medication that was due at 0900 has not been given. It is now 1030. What should the nurse do first? A.Check if another nurse has given the medication B.Give the medication as soon as possible C.Document why the medication was
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An infant’s axillary temperature is 35.9C (96.6F). The priority nursing action is to: A.chart the normal axillary temperature. B.recheck the infant’s temperature rectally. C.place the infant in a radiant warmer. D.have the mother breastfeed the infant. The correct answer is: C. Place the infant in a radiant warmer. Explanation: An axillary temperature of 35.9°C (96.6°F)
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A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving gentamicin, an aminoglycoside antibiotic, for a severe infection.The nurse should monitor the client for which adverse effects of this drug? (Select all that apply.) A.Ototoxicity B.Nephrotoxicity C.Hepatotoxicity D.Neuromuscular blockade E.Thrombocytopenia. The correct answers are: A. Ototoxicity B. Nephrotoxicity D. Neuromuscular blockade Explanation: Gentamicin, an aminoglycoside