A wooden tongue depressor may be used as an assessment tool to:
A) Visualize the pharynx.
B) Stimulate the gag reflex.
C) Assess the strength of the trigeminal cranial nerve.
D) All of the above.
D
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A) Generalized B) Myoclonic C) Psychic D) Absence
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A) IV sodium bicarbonate B) Reduction of respiratory rate C) Sodium citrate and citric acid (Bicitra) D) Massive IV fluids
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A) Report the findings to adult protective services. B) Confront the suspected perpetrator. C) Gather evidence to corroborate the abuse. D) Work with the family to promote healthy conflict resolution.
A nurse is working in a critical care unit where the focus is on primary care nursing. The nurse demonstrates understanding of primary care nursing when
1. Asking an unlicensed assistant to give a bed bath. 2. Asking another nurse to call the physician for orders. 3. Providing all aspects of nursing care for assigned patients. 4. Instructing the nursing assistant to take the patient's vital signs.