Which one of the following sentences contain a dangling modifier? A.My brother had an old truck that sat by the garage that needed paint B.The connected puppy sat by the sleeping young child C.Adequate lighting is important for anyone who is studying or reading D.Drivers in our state are confused by the outdated driving law […]
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A nurse is updating the plan of care for a client who has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis with dysphagia. Which of the following interprofessional team members should the nurse identify as the priority to consult? A.Dietitian B.Physical therapist C.Speech-language pathologist D.Occupational therapist The correct answer is: C. Speech-language pathologist Explanation: A client with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
When providing care for a child in balanced suspension skeletal traction using a Thomas splint and Pearson attachment to the right femur, which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement? A.Change position every 2 hours. B.Monitor peripheral pulses and sensation in the right leg. C.Cleanse pin sites as prescribed. D.Assess skin for redness
“I had to wrack my brain and plum the depths of my resources to overcome the foul consequences of my previous vice.” Which of the following homophones should be used to correct the sentence above? A.Fowl B.Rack C.Plumb D.Vise The correct answer is: C. Plumb Explanation: In the sentence, “plum” should be corrected to “plumb.”
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A nurse is performing a cardiovascular assessment on a healthy client. In which of the following anatomical landmarks would the nurse expect to palpate the client’s Point of Maximal Impulse (PMI)? A.Left fourth intercostal space at the sternal border. B.Left third intercostal space at the sternal border. C.Left second intercostal space at the midclavicular line.
In an ECG pattern, the P wave is caused by: A.Repolarization of atrial muscle fibers. B.Depolarization of atrial muscle fibers. C.Depolarization of ventricular muscle fibers. D.Repolarization of ventricular muscle fibers. In an ECG pattern, the P wave represents: B. Depolarization of atrial muscle fibers. Explanation:
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A client who weighs 110 pounds receives a prescription for dalteparin 150 units/kg subcutaneously daily for 4 months. The medication is available in 7,500 units/0.3 mL prefilled syringe. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Enter numerical value only.) To determine how many mL the nurse should administer, follow these steps: So, the nurse should
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a compound sentence structure? A.The professor enjoyed reading, cycling, and listening to jazz music. B.After they played basketball all day, the girls were very tired. C.Although he would have gone to the movie that his friends recommended, he had house chores to finish. D.He liked to cook at
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A nurse on a quality improvement team is implementing a plan to decrease the rate of pressure injuries in a long-term care facility. Which of the following actions should the team take to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan? A.Compare data from clients’ records regarding skin integrity with established criteria. B.Measure staff attendance at an
A nurse is caring for a client who has influenza and isolation precautions in place. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent the spread of infection? A.Administer metronidazole. B.Don protective eyewear before entering the room. C.Place the client in a negative airflow room. D.Wear a mask when working within 3 feet