Which of the following terms describes urine remaining in the bladder after voiding?
A. oliguria
B. dysuria
C. residual urine
D. symphysis pubis
Answer: C
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A. Auscultation of fetal heart tones B. Leopold maneuvers C. Ultrasound examination D. Vaginal examination
An elderly patient, admitted with malnutrition, begins to demonstrate signs of pneumonia. The nurse realizes this additional health problem can be because of
1. a lack of sufficient nutrients to support the normal functioning of the patient's immune system. 2. a deficiency of vitamin C. 3. a deficiency of thiamine. 4. insufficient fluid intake.
The nurse has just inserted a nasogastric tube for gastric suction. What is the most reliable test for confirming tube placement?
1. Place the stethoscope over the stomach and listen while inserting water into the tube for a swishing sound. 2. Place the stethoscope over the stomach and listen while inserting air into the tube for a swishing sound. 3. Aspirate stomach contents and check the acidity using a pH test strip. 4. Connect the tube to suction and observe the contents.
The process of pulling back slightly on the plunger of a syringe while administering an injection is referred to as
A. plunging. B. aspirating. C. injecting. D. backing.