Which of the following is an example of theoretical knowledge?
1) A nurse uses sterile technique to catheterize a patient.
2) Room air has an oxygen concentration of 21%.
3) Glucose monitoring machines should be calibrated daily.
4) An irregular apical heart rate should be compared with the radial pulse.
ANS: 2
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1. Postpone the interview. 2. Agree on arbitration. 3. Seek input from employee peers. 4. Report the employee to the human resources manager.
A client using a color scale to identify pain levels has selected the color purple as the level of pain experienced. The nurse should plan which intervention for the client?
1. Administration of pain medication 2. Repositioning the client 3. Distraction 4. Guided imagery
Becky, RN, works as a staff nurse in mental health; Sharon works as a data entry clerk in Admissions; Sarah is an emergency room physician; and Donna is a housekeeper in geriatrics. Which of these four is most at risk for violence and aggression?
a. Becky b. Sarah c. Sharon d. Donna
Before applying a cord clamp, the nurse assesses the umbilical cord. The mother asks why the nurse is doing this. The nurse should reply, "I'm checking the blood vessels in the cord to see whether it has:
1. "One artery and one vein." 2. "Two arteries and one vein." 3. "Two veins and one artery." 4. "Two arteries and two veins.".