Which method of taking a temperature is the least accurate?
A) Tympanic
B) Oral
C) Rectal
D) Axillary
D
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What actions should a nurse implement when auscultating a patient's chest? (Select all that apply.)
a. Use the diaphragm for assessing breath sounds. b. Use the bell for assessing murmurs. c. Apply earpieces pointing toward the ears. d. Wet the chest hair with a cloth. e. Press the diaphragm very firmly against the chest wall.
The nurse prepares to admit to the nursery a newborn whose mother had meconium-stained amniotic fluid. The nurse knows this newborn might require which of the following?
1. Initial resuscitation 2. Vigorous stimulation at birth 3. Phototherapy immediately 4. An initial feeding of iron-enriched formula
A nurse wants to know about the licensing law that is practiced in different states. What is a permissive license?
A) Practicing nursing without a license B) Practice act that differentiates between LPN/LVN and RN licenses C) Designates the functions, duties, and responsibilities of the nurse D) Requires that nurses cannot perform the functions designated as exclusive to nursing without proper licensure in that state
A patient who is at 14 weeks' gestation is in the clinic for a regular prenatal visit. The patient is accompanied by her mother
The patient's mother states that she is very uncertain about how to be a good grandmother to this baby, due to working full time and being so busy. The patient's mother notes that her own grandmother was retired and was always available when needed by a grandchild. The best response to this concern would be: 1. "Don't worry. You'll be a wonderful grandmother. It will all work out fine." 2. "Grandmothers are supposed to be available. You should retire from your job." 3. "As long as there is another grandmother available, you don't have to worry." 4. "How do you envision your role as grandmother?"