An APRN is assessing the tympanic membrane of a 15-year-old boy who has come to the clinic. What would the APRN expect to visualize if the patient has a normal otoscopic evaluation?
A) The arm of the stapes
B) The short process of the malleus
C) The head of the incus
D) The long process of the stapes
B
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A patient has been diagnosed with severe atopic dermatitis and treatment with tacrolimus (Protopic) ointment has been deemed necessary. When planning this patient's care, the nurse should ensure that the patient has been informed of what risk?
A) Risk of chemical burn injury B) Increased risk of developing psoriasis or type IV hypersensitivity C) Risk of opportunistic fungal infection that may become systemic D) Increased risks of skin cancer and lymphoma
In a group meeting, one of the members always arrives early and places the chairs in a circle so all members can interact. This person is responsible for confirming that the room is available for the monthly meetings
Which person does this describe? 1. Gatekeeper 2. Procedural technician 3. Coordinator 4. Initiator-contributor
A hospital is being surveyed by the Joint Commission and will be experiencing the Joint Commission's tracer methodology. The nursing staff should be prepared to allow the surveyor:
1. Access to one patient's medical record to determine if the organization has complied with Joint Commission standards for patient care. 2. Access to patients to gain the clients' consent to review their medical records. 3. Access to documentation indicating the organization is exploring ways to improve the quality of client care. 4. Access to monitoring results of the organization's effort to improve the quality of client care.
When reviewing potential causes for postpartum hemorrhage with the student nurse, the nurse is sure to include the finding of a(n) _________________bladder
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.