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Fentanyl and midazolam (Versed) are given before débridement of a child's burn wounds. What is the purpose of using these medications?
A couple dining at a restaurant receives a bill of $38.40. They wish to leave a 15% gratuity. Which of the following is the best estimate of the gratuity?
A nurse is assisting with discharge planning for a client who has a history of alcohol use disorder. The provider prescribes a medication to help the client maintain abstinence by decreasing cravings for alcohol. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?
A patient admitted with metastatic lung cancer is ordered to receive morphine sulfate for pain. The nurse should assess for which of the following common adverse reactions to this medication?
A nurse is assessing an adolescent who received a sodium polystyrene sulfonate enema for hyperkalemia. Which of the following findings indicates the effectiveness of the medication?
The length of a rectangle is 3 units greater than its width. Which expression correctly represents the perimeter of the rectangle?
Which of the following values is the range of the following data set? 15, 22, 8, 30, 14, 10, 25
For the word "Irresistible," which of the following pairs represents the closest meanings for the prefix and suffix, respectively?
The following sentence appeared in an article published in The New England Journal of Medicine: "Our results indicate that it is way too early to speculate as to the drug's long-term effects." Which word in the above sentence is inappropriately informal for an article published in a prestigious medical journal?
Which of the following words is a synonym for "oscillated" as used in the sentence below? "The fan oscillated back and forth, cooling the entire room."
The nurse's assessment of a preterm infant reveals decreased muscle tone, signs of respiratory distress, irritability, and mottled, cool skin. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
A nurse is working with a family whose 5-year-old child has been diagnosed with impetigo. What educational intervention should the nurse include in this family's care?
Nurses coping with angry clients may find it helpful to recognize feelings of:
A 3-month-old infant with myelomeningocele and an atonic bladder is catheterized every 4 hours to prevent urinary retention. The home health nurse notes that the child has developed episodes of sneezing, urticaria, watery eyes, and a rash in the diaper area. What action is most important for the nurse to take?
A toddler is brought to the pediatric clinic by the caregiver because the child "doesn't feel well." As the nurse interviews the caregiver about why the client is being brought in for care, which goal is the nurse prioritizing at this point in the assessment?
A community health nurse is assessing an 18-month-old toddler at a community day care. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a potential indication of physical neglect?
A client with hypertension uses an automatic biofeedback blood pressure cuff that emits audible tones. The client uses relaxation techniques to lower her blood pressure and is informed of her ongoing success by the changing tone. This process describes:
With regard to parents' early and extended contact with their infant and the relationships built, nurses should be aware that:
Before interviewing a new client, the nurse is told by another health care worker, "I know that client. He is usually nutty as a fruitcake when he is admitted, and not much better when we discharge him." The nurse's responsibility is to:
A person's height is 5 feet, 10 inches. Which of the following is the appropriate estimate of this person's height in centimeters? (Note: 1 in = 2.54 cm)