To use a heat lamp safely, how far away from the body part should it be placed?
A. At least 6 inches
B. Exactly 12 inches
C. At least 18 inches
D. Exactly 24 inches
Answer: C
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A) at least 30 minutes before or 2 hours after meals. B) at bedtime. C) before 9 AM D) with an antacid.
The nurse is performing an abdominal assessment. After percussing the abdomen, the nurse notes that the liver span is approximately 11 centimeters. How will the nurse document this finding in the medical record?
1. Hepatomegaly. 2. A normal finding. 3. Related to recent diagnosis of chronic bronchitis. 4. Presence of ascites.
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1. the ciliary muscle changes the pupil size. 2. the lens of the eye changes shape as a muscle contracts and relaxes. 3. of nearsightedness. 4. of clouding of the vitreous humor.
A 3-year-old girl's mother is 6 months pregnant. Which of the following concerns is this young girl likely to verbalize?
1. How the baby will "get out" 2. What the baby eats 3. Whether her mother will die 4. What color eyes the baby has