A nurse is performing a skin assessment on a client who has dark skin. Which of the following locations on the client’s body should the nurse observe to assess for cyanosis? A.Area of trauma. B.Sacrum. C.Shoulders. D.Palms of the hands. To assess for cyanosis in a client with dark skin, the nurse should observe the: […]
A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse provide care to four clients. Which of the following actions requires intervention by the charge nurse? A.Elevates the head of the client’s bed to 30° before inserting a nasogastric tube B.Assists the client into a fetal position on his side in preparation for a lumbar puncture
Which of the following is a chemical property of a substance? A.Density B.Melting point C.Boiling point D.Reactivity with acid Correct Answer : D The correct answer is: D. Reactivity with acid Explanation:
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A nurse is reviewing the medication administration record of a client who is receiving digoxin, a cardiac glycoside. The nurse notes that the client’s apical pulse is 58 beats per minute. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A.Administer the medication as prescribed. B.Hold the medication and notify the provider. C.Check the client’s
A nurse is performing a home safety assessment for a client who has experienced a stroke. Which of the following findings are a safety hazards for them? (Select All that Apply.)A.Grab bars are installed in the bathroom. B.Medications are stored in a clear bag. C.Area rugs are placed in the living room. D.Dim lighting installed
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A nurse is discussing culturally competent care at a nursing staff inservice. Which of the following information should the nurse include when discussing clients’ cultures? A.Culture plays no role in determining when a client will seek medical care. B.Nurses should focus on clients’ cultures, rather than their ethnicity, when providing care. C.Nonverbal communication is important
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Where is blood produced in infants after birth? A.Red pulp in the spleen B.Red bone marrow C.Sinusoids of the liver D.Heart Correct Answer : B After birth, blood production in infants primarily occurs in the: B. Red bone marrow In the early stages of life, the red bone marrow is the main site for hematopoiesis
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A lab scale weighs 3 pounds, 5 ounces. Which of the following is the scale’s weight in ounces(oz)? A.29 oz B.41 oz C.35 oz D.53 oz Correct Answer : D To convert the scale’s weight from pounds and ounces to just ounces, follow these steps: Answer: 53 oz
A nurse is preparing to administer liquid famotidine 20 mg PO every 6 hr for GERD. Available is famotidine 40 mg/5 ml. How many ml. should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) Answer and Explanation To
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A hormone is a secreted molecule that is carried in the bloodstream to where it acts on target cells that bear specific receptors for that hormone. A.False B.True B. True Explanation: Hormones are indeed secreted molecules that travel through the bloodstream to reach target cells. These target cells have specific receptors for the hormone, allowing