The bell of the stethoscope is best for detecting which type of sounds?
1) High pitch
2) Low pitch
3) Medium pitch
4) All of the above
ANS: 2
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a. "Ethnicity is dynamic and ever changing." b. "Ethnicity is the belief in a higher power." c. "Ethnicity pertains to a social group within the social system that claims shared values and traditions." d. "Ethnicity is learned from birth through the processes of language acquisition and socialization."
Performance management includes the processes of human resources management. The purpose of this system as related to the employee includes job productivity, compensation, job perfor-mance recognition, and:
a. compensation administration. b. job analysis. c. planning for professional development. d. structuring educational programs for staff.
When applying a topical nitroglycerin ointment, the nurse will:
1. massage it thoroughly into the skin. 2. squeeze it onto the applicator paper and place it on the skin. 3. apply it to the medial aspect of the thigh. 4. shave the skin prior to application.
A hospital's nursing administration is considering moving to a patient-centered care model. What are the benefits of this model?
1. It is less expensive as it requires fewer registered nurses. 2. Care can be provided more efficiently. 3. This care delivery method increases patient satisfaction. 4. It standardizes care, therefore reducing the need for large supply or medication inventories.