Upon immediate insertion of an endotracheal tube, a chest x-ray is done to
A) assess for surfactant production.
B) confirm proper tube placement.
C) obtain a baseline for the respiratory disruption.
D) further assess tissue and bony structures of the respiratory system.
B
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If a confounding variable can be held constant in a quantitative study, the true relationship between the independent variable and the dependent variable becomes more clear
A) True B) False
The nurse is assessing an older client who is having an annual assessment. In order to assess age-related changes of the musculoskeletal system, the nurse should assess:
1. the client's weight. 2. vital signs 3. the client's height. 4. the client's normal urine output.
A patient with a body mass index of 28 wants to lose weight. What can the nurse recommend to this patient?
A) Reduce calories to achieve a weight loss goal of ½ to 1 pound per week. B) Structure eating so that no more than 500 calories are consumed each day. C) Plan to reduce weight by 20% in 6 months. D) Reduce daily calorie intake by 100 calories each day.
When applying the ultrasound transducers for continuous external electronic fetal monitoring, at which location would the nurse place the transducer to record the FHR?
A) Over the uterine fundus where contractions are most intense B) Above the umbilicus toward the right side of the diaphragm C) Between the umbilicus and the symphysis pubis D) Between the xiphoid process and umbilicus