Which of the following is a true statement regarding hearing loss?
A) Otosclerosis is the most common cause of hearing loss.
B) Loud noise does not cause hearing loss.
C) Tinnitus is ringing in the ears.
D) It affects about 90% of people over 60 years of age.
Answer: C) Tinnitus is ringing in the ears.
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Florence Nightingale is credited with introducing sweeping changes in the philosophy and practice of nursing, many of which are foundational to the way that nursing is practiced today
Nightingale's reforms focused primarily on what aspects of nursing? A) Pharmacology and adequate documentation B) Hygiene and infection control C) Psychosocial health and spirituality D) Interdisciplinary communication
The patient is receiving nasointestinal tube feedings by continuous drip from an open system. Which procedure should the nurse use when caring for this patient?
a. Administer medication with a 10 mL-syringe. b. Change the feeding tube bag every 8 hours. c. Add enough formula to the bag to last 24 hours. d. Check the placement of the tube with a 60-mL syringe.
The female client's SaO2 is 88%. Rank the nursing interventions in the proper order of completion for this client
1. Get another pulse oximeter. 2. Ask the client how she feels. 3. Collaborate with the provider. 4. Instruct client to breathe deeply.
A nurse went to a convention in a large city unknown to the nurse. Although somewhat anxious about finding the convention center, once there, the nurse relaxed and eagerly entered into interaction with other attendees
What might be the reason the nurse became more comfortable? A. Had so much fun the last time the nurse attended a convention B. Understood the perspective of most nurses C. Was eagerly looking forward to the free samples distributed at the vendor booths D. Was an extrovert who loved interacting with people