Which is the correct method for performing a capillary puncture?
a. squeeze the finger to get an adequate blood sample.
b. use the anterior surface of the finger
c. wipe away the first drop of blood and then collect the sample
d. cleanse the finger with an alcohol antiseptic and immediately preform the finger puncture.
c. wipe away the first drop of blood and then collect the sample
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1. "My periods may be irregular and less frequent.". 2. "Night sweats and hot flashes are commonly experienced.". 3. "My mood changes are a normal part of menopause.". 4. "Vaginal dryness may occur during menopause.".
During a presentation to the rest of the team, a nurse explains that reducing the prevalence of pressure ulcers is a major goal of:
a. the Model for Improvement. c. Joint Commission Core Measures. b. 100,000 Lives campaign. d. Healthy People 2020.
A nurse teaches newly pregnant clients that if an ovum is fertilized and implants in the endometrium, the hormone the fertilized egg begins to secrete is which of the following?
1. Estrogen 2. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) 3. Progesterone 4. Luteinizing hormone
Which of the following patients is at greatest risk for serious complications when using the Valsalva manoeuvre to expel feces?
a. A 25-year-old pregnant patient b. A 66-year-old male patient with hypertrophied prostate disease c. A 44-year-old male patient with glaucoma d. A 53-year-old female patient with stomach cancer