Which of the following should the nurse include in the examination of the patient's cranial nerves and extraocular eye muscles?
a. red reflex c. disc characteristics
b. macular characteristics d. six cardinal fields of gaze
A
When examining the cranial nerves (III, IV, and VI) and the six extraocular muscles, the six cardinal fields of gaze are utilized. The red reflex, macular characteristics, and disc characteristics are used to inspect the internal eye.
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1. wiping the meatus with an antiseptic towelette from front to back. 2. using antibacterial foam to cleanse the labia and meatus. 3. using an iodine solution to cleanse the outer labia. 4. cleansing the meatus in a circular motion with an antiseptic towelette.
The nurse caring for patients on the immunocompromised unit knows that a major role for her is what?
A) To reenforce teaching knowledge for the family B) To develop and maintain a knowledge base in the evolving treatment modalities. C) To teach the patient to stay away from crowds D) To help the patient and family understand the adverse effects
A nurse preceptor asks a new graduate what guidelines are provided by the ‘Code of Ethics for Holistic Nurses'. The preceptor would determine that new graduate understands if the graduate responded:
a. The code establishes the necessary credentials for practicing as a Registered Nurse. b. The code provides guidelines for a student nurse's performance in the classroom. c. The code establishes the educational credentials needed to practice in maternity nursing. d. The code provides guidance for action and identifies responsibilities for self and others.
A nurse is describing the different types of regional analgesia and anesthesia for labor to a group of pregnant women. Which statement by the group indicates that the teaching was successful?
A) "We can get up and walk around after receiving combined spinal–epidural analgesia." B) "Higher anesthetic doses are needed for patient-controlled epidural analgesia." C) "A pudendal nerve block is highly effective for pain relief in the first stage of labor." D) "Local infiltration using lidocaine is an appropriate method for controlling contraction pain."