Which structure prevents food from entering the nasopharynx?
A) Frenulum
B) Epiglottis
C) Soft palate
D) Tonsils
C
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While on your way to another room, you notice a patient is having trouble using the call light. You stop and provide directions on how to use the call light. This is an example of what type of __________________ teaching
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After CPR has been initiated on an adult patient, the nurse assesses the effectiveness of CPR by confirming:
a. an EKG pattern with each compression. b. a palpable carotid pulse during each compression. c. a compression depth of 1 1/2 to 2 inches. d. pupils that change from pinpoint to dilated.
All of the following women should be referred for a screening mammogram except
1. Cara is 46 years old. She has no family history of breast cancer and has never had a mammogram. 2. Dorothy is 38 years old. She has a positive family history of breast cancer (mother at age 42) and has never had a mammogram. 3. Emma is 52 years old. She has no family history of breast cancer and had a mammogram 18 months ago. 4. Fran is 41 years old. She has no family history of breast cancer but she thought she felt a lump in her right breast. 5. Gillian is 33 years old. She has a positive history of breast cancer (maternal grandmother at age 66) and has never had a mammogram.
A postpartum client who received spinal anesthesia for the delivery has not voided for 5 hours and is concerned about nerve damage. How should the nurse respond about this concern?
1. "Spinal anesthesia can sometimes cause nerve damage." 2. "You are probably dehydrated. Please increase your water intake." 3. "It may be several hours before you're able to control your urination." 4. "You should be able to control your bladder by now. I'll ask the anesthesia provider to visit with you."