To achieve success in an academic program and in life, a nursing student must develop competence in basic skills such as reading, arithmetic and mathematics, writing, and speaking
For the student nurse to understand and process information, which additional skill is required? a. studying c. memorizing
b. listening d. drawing
B
The basic skills associated with success in educational programs (and in life) are reading, arithmetic and mathematics, writing, listening, and speaking. Listening is necessary to begin to understand and process information, such as in class lecture and discussion sessions or in the client care setting.
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a. "Glucose is the only fuel used by the body to produce the energy that it needs." b. "Your brain needs a constant supply of glucose because it cannot store it." c. "Without a minimum level of glucose, your body does not make red blood cells." d. "Glucose in the blood prevents the formation of lactic acid and prevents acidosis."
A nurse is caring for a client who is bedridden following a stroke. The client has been lying in bed for a long time. Which of the following body positions has the highest potential for causing foot drop in a bedridden client?
A) Supine B) Prone C) Lateral D) Sims'
Research findings that are organized by categories or labels can be found in which type of study?
A) Clinical trial B) Qualitative C) Quantitative D) Quasi-Experimental
A new patient is having a preconception physical exam. During the exam, the clinic nurse assesses the patient for: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Pattern of exercise. 2. An acceptable birth plan. 3. Body mass index over 30. 4. Diarrhea. 5. Hemoglobin under 12 g/dl.