A nurse in an antepartum clinic is reinforcing teaching with a client who is pregnant and has a new prescription for oral ferrous sulfate. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? A.“I will take this medication with breakfast.” B.“I will take this medication with my midday meal.” C.“I […]

Dear Aunt Suzanne, I have a few minutes before I get on the bus from Galway back to Dublin and wanted to tell you how my class trip to Ireland is going. We just spent 2 days on inis Mor, the largest of the Aran Islands, which are just off the central west coast of

A nurse is preparing to set up a sterile field. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A.Place the sterile field at the level of the nurse’s hips. B.Pour liquids into containers outside the sterile field. C.Hold bottles of sterile solution with the label in the palm of the hand. D.Open the outermost

A nurse is reviewing laboratory results for four clients who are scheduled for surgery. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse report to the surgeon? A.Platelets 95,000/mm B.MCT 42% C.WBC count 8,000/mm D.INR of 1.6 Answer: A. Platelets 95,000/mm³ Explanation: 4o

What distinguishes a middle-range theory from a grand theory of nursing? A.Middle-range theories have a large number of variables, while grand theories have only a few. B.Grand theories are socially significant, while middle-range theories have theoretical significance. C.Middle-range theories form a theoretical framework for evidence-based practice (EBP) research projects. D.There are fewer middle-range theories than

A nurse is discussing time management strategies with another nurse. The nurse should include which of the following as an example of a time management strategy? A.Plan time for disruptions. B.Offer to complete another nurse’s task. C.Skip a meal break to catch up on charting. D.Complete the easiest tasks first. Answer: A. Plan time for

Which of the following is the main function of centrosomes in animal cells? A.Organelle trafficking B.Pathogen digestion C.Microtubule organization D.Cytoplasm formation Answer: C. Microtubule organization Explanation: The main function of centrosomes in animal cells is microtubule organization. Centrosomes serve as the primary microtubule-organizing centers (MTOCs) and play a critical role during cell division by helping

A nurse is planning care for a group of clients and is working with one licensed practical nurse (LPN) and one assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following actions should the nurse take first to manage her time effectively? A.Schedule daily activities. B.Determine goals of the day. C.Delegate tasks to the AP. D.Develop an hourly

A nurse is updating a postoperative client’s plan of care. The nurse should include which of the following as the priority interventions? A.Reposition the client frequently. B.Instruct the client to use the incentive spirometer. C.Increase the amount of time the client spends out of bed each day. D.Ensure the client consumes an adequate amount of

Change 0.004 to a ratio. A.2/500 B.4/1000 C.1:125 D.1:250 To convert 0.004 to a ratio, follow these steps: So, the correct ratio is D. 1:250