The nurse knows that proper placement of the tocotransducer for electronic fetal monitoring is located:
a. Over the uterine fundus. c. Inside the uterus.
b. On the fetal scalp. d. Over the mother's lower abdomen.
ANS: A
The tocotransducer monitors uterine activity and should be placed over the fundus, where the most intensive uterine contractions occur. The tocotransducer is for external use.
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For optimal disinfection using formaldehyde, the nurse knows that:
a. objects must be exposed to the solution for a very short time. b. objects must be exposed to the solution for a prolonged period of time. c. tissue must be prepared in advance. d. clients report burning when the skin comes in contact with the solution.
Which is true about rigor in qualitative research?
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Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "Inhaling an asthma medication offers a rapid and efficient way to get the medication directly into your lungs." 2. "Inhaling an asthma medication results in an almost instantaneous onset of action, which will relieve your symptoms much more quickly." 3. "Inhaling an asthma medication will control your symptoms with smaller doses, reducing the risk of systemic effects." 4. "Inhaling an asthma medication is an effective way to get the medication right into your lungs and is also a lot less expensive than oral medications." 5. "Inhaling an asthma medication automatically increases the onset of the medication, resulting in quicker relief of your symptoms."