The nurse is preparing reading materials for a patient. People typically read at which grade level below the achieved educational level?
a. one to two c. seven to ten
b. three to five d. the same
B
It is important for nurses to assess the reading and comprehension abilities of patients before using printed materials. It is a common mistake to equate the highest educational level achieved with reading level. Typically, individuals read at three to five grade levels lower than their achieved educational level.
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The nurse is assessing a client's ability to move an extremity laterally and away from the midline of the body. The nurse is assessing for:
a. flexion. c. adduction. b. extension. d. abduction.
A woman in premature labor delivers an extremely low–birth-weight (ELBW) infant. Transport to a neonatal intensive care unit is indicated. The nurse explains that which level of service is needed?
a. Level I b. Level IA c. Level II d. Level IIIB
The NCLEX-RN exam covers knowledge and patient care needs in a number of areas. Which of the following is not one of these areas?
a. safe, effective care environment b. physiologic integrity c. psychological integrity d. health promotion and maintenance
The nurse is planning an in-service presentation about perinatal loss. Which statements should the nurse include in this presentation? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. "Perinatal loss refers to third-trimester fetal death in utero." 2. "Perinatal loss occurs more frequently in assisted reproduction." 3. "Perinatal loss rates have declined in the United States over the past few years." 4. "Perinatal loss includes 25% of stillbirths occurring before the onset of labor." 5. "Perinatal loss rarely causes an emotional problem for the family."