The purpose of nursing was shaped by which of the following eras?
A) Egyptian era
B) Christian era
C) Revolutionary War era
D) Victorian era
Ans: B
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A newborn has just been diagnosed with a negative result from genetic testing. What should the nurse realize this finding means?
1. No further follow-up is needed. 2. There is no clinical explanation for the symptoms that are seen. 3. The baby is likely a carrier of a genetic abnormality. 4. The baby will develop symptoms of a genetic abnormality later in life.
How can the nursing assistant give daily care to a patient who has multiple therapies, medicines, and dressing changes ordered?
A. Place a sign on the door saying not to disturb during daily care. B. Tell other staff members to come back after daily care is done. C. Plan and organize daily care with the supervising nurse and interdisciplinary team. D. Only provide care based on the patient's preferences and personal schedule.
The ________ is a leaf-shaped structure on top of the larynx that closes the airway when a person swallows, and keeps food and saliva from entering the lungs.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
How does a nurse assess for fluid in a patient's abdomen?
a. Placing the nondominant hand (pleximeter) over the area to be percussed, and striking the index finger of the pleximeter with the pad of the middle finger of the dominant hand b. Applying indirect percussion by tapping one finger lightly on the abdominal wall with the plexor c. Placing the middle finger of the nondominant hand (pleximeter) over the area to be percussed, and striking that finger with the tip of the middle finger of the dominant hand d. Using direct percussion by placing one hand over the abdomen and striking lightly with the other hand