A nurse handling a syringe before administering an injection correctly keeps all parts of the syringe sterile except the
1. Plunger.
2. Inside of the barrel.
3. Syringe tip.
4. Plastic needle cap.
ANS: 4
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1. Taking the NCLEX-PN® in the new state. 2. Submitting his NCLEX-PN® score for review to the new state of employment. 3. Applying for licensure by endorsement in the state of employment. 4. Applying for a work permit.
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A) Serving sugary foods at mealtimes and not snacks B) Providing juice in a sippy cup between meals C) Allowing the older infant to fall asleep with a bottle D) Permitting snacking throughout the day
While conducting the secondary survey of a patient admitted with multiple traumas, the nurse assesses paralysis of the patient's left lower leg. Which nursing intervention is indicated?
1. Move the patient to a semi-sitting position. 2. Support limb by placing it on pillows. 3. Turn the patient to assess the back. 4. Immediately immobilize the patient.
During a digital examination of the vagina, the cervix is noted to be positioned posteriorly. On bimanual examination of this woman, you would expect to palpate a(n) ___________ uterus
a. retroverted b. anteverted c. midline d. laterally deviated