Which procedure should be followed when instilling ear drops in a child?
A. Pull the tragus upward and outward.
B. Pull the auricle upward and outward.
C. Pull the tragus down and back.
D. Pull the auricle down and back.
Answer: D
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a. More than two soft stools per day. b. Regurgitating a small amount of feeding. c. A yellow scaly lesion on the scalp. d. An axillary temperature greater than 100° F.
The ability to continue the employment of qualified individuals, that is, nurses and/or other health care providers/associates who might otherwise leave the organization is called:
a. transfer. b. selection. c. turnover. d. retention.
An infant has been diagnosed with failure to thrive (FTT) classified according to the pathophysiology of inadequate caloric intake. The nurse understands that the reason for the FTT is most likely related to what?
a. Cow's milk allergy b. Congenital heart disease c. Metabolic storage disease d. Incorrect formula preparation
The nurse is caring for a patient of the Muslim faith who prays ritually several times daily. The patient tells the nurse, "I don't know how I can possibly pray here in the hospital using my prayer rugs." What is the nurse's best response?
1. "Prayer is an important part of healing for every patient. I will make sure you can have your prayer rugs here in the hospital." 2. "Prayer using a prayer rug is not usually encouraged in the hospital. I will ask my nursing supervisor about your request." 3. "I understand that this ritual is important to you. I will do my best to make sure you have your prayer rugs here in the hospital." 4. "I understand that this ritual is important to you. While prayer using a prayer rug is not encouraged in the hospital, I will see what I can do."