While assessing a patient's musculoskeletal status, the nurse asks the patient to perform lateral bends. This movement will provide information about the patient's:

A) Spinal deformities
B) Spinous processes
C) Range of motion
D) Presence of pain


C

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The administration of a hospital has referred to The National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service (NAPNES) "Standards of Practice and Educational Competencies of Graduates of Practical/Vocational Nursing Programs" when

reorganizing the skills mix at the hospital. What information does this document provide? A) The material that a nursing student must learn in an approved nursing program B) The working relationship between LP/VNs and registered nurses C) The competencies that can be expected of an LP/VN D) The workplace regulations around salary and hours of work

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Convert 8 ounces per day to an equivalent rate in pounds per day

1. 1/4 pound per day 2. 1/2 pound per day 3. 128 pounds per day 4. 2 pounds per day

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The nurse is performing nasotracheal suctioning of a client. What should the nurse do when suctioning this client?

1. Apply suction for 5–10 seconds. 2. Plan to suction for 10 minutes. 3. Apply suction while inserting the catheter. 4. Apply suction for 20–30 seconds.

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An organizing framework that explains the importance of five levels of information to EBP healthcare delivery is a ____________ known as the 5Ss

a. pyramid b. presentation c. synthesis d. synopsis

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