The procedure for collecting a sterile urine specimen via a catheter port includes clamping the Foley catheter tubing below the catheter port for:
a. 5 minutes.
b. 10 minutes.
c. 20 minutes.
d. 30 minutes.
D
Clamp just below the catheter port for 30 minutes.
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a. Being careful not to shake the canister b. Positioning the mouthpiece in front of the mouth while not touching the lips c. Depressing the canister fully, waiting 3 to 5 seconds, then inhaling slowly and deeply d. Taking another puff of the medication within 10 seconds
When examining a 7-year-old, which action by the nurse would be most appropriate?
1. Allow the child to participate in the exam. 2. Ask the parent what kind of food the child likes to eat. 3. Ask the child whether he plays outside for at least 30 minutes a day. 4. Allow the child to decide whether he is ready for his next immunization.
The nurse would give an Apgar score of _________ for a neonate who has respirations of 98, a good strong cry, mild flexion of the limbs, cries when reflex tested, and a pink body with blue extremities
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word