A competent adult patient is scheduled for surgery. Who signs the informed consent form to allow the surgery?
A) a relative B) the physician C) a nurse D) the patient
D
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What strategy should the students use to most effectively prepare for the NCLEX-PN®? A) Study throughout their nursing program B) Begin studying as soon as their final exam is completed C) Begin studying 10–14 days before the exam D) Study after they have completed the classroom component of their nursing program
A patient says, "What is that awful smell?" What sense is being used?
A) olfactory B) gustatory C) tactile D) auditory
The school nurse is aware that the highest incidence of childhood obesity is seen in:
a. Caucasian females b. African-American girls c. Oriental boys d. Native American girls
Which of the following should you do when you are cleaning a patient's dentures?
A. Go to the clean utility room to complete this procedure. B. Use hot water to thoroughly rinse away bacteria. C. Use standard precautions. D. Fill the sink with water and let the dentures soak for 15 minutes.