The nurse is assessing a patient for a possible conductive hearing loss. What should the nurse perform first?

A. External ear examination
B. Rinne test
C. Tympanogram
D. Weber test


Answer: A

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Which one of the following medications is absorbed most rapidly?

1. Subcutaneous insulin 2. Intravenous antibiotic 3. Rectal suppository 4. Sublingual nitroglycerin

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The nurse manager is aware that conflict is occurring on her unit; however, she is focused on preparing for a state health department visit, so she ignores the problem. A factor that can increase stress and escalate conflict is:

a. The use of avoidance. b. An enhanced nursing workforce. c. Accepting that some conflict is normal. d. Managing the effects of fatigue and error.

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Find the total time to infuse: ___________. Ordered: 250 mL D5LR @ 10 mL/h using an infusion

pump. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A public health nurse is providing patient education for a patient who is being treated for scabies. The patient has been prescribed 5% permethrin (Elimite) cream to eradicate the scabies

What instruction about applying the cream should the nurse provide? a. "Apply daily from head to toe for 7 to 10 days." b. "Massage in the cream, head to toe, once and wash off in about 12 hours." c. "Apply once and rinse off in about 10 minutes." d. "Shampoo into the hair and leave in place for 48 hours."

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