What is the normal liver span at the midclavicular line?
A) 3 to 6 cm
B) 4 to 8 cm
C) 6 to 12 cm
D) 12 to 16 cm
C
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Why would a nurse researcher choose not to use a survey study design?
a. Data analysis is limited with a survey design. b. Information collected is relatively superficial. c. Results are never applicable beyond the study population. d. More subjects are required to reach statistical significance than for other study designs.
A patient with a chronic cough has a bronchoscopy. After the procedure, which intervention by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Elevate the head of the bed to 80 to 90 degrees. b. Keep the patient NPO until the gag reflex returns. c. Place on bed rest for at least 4 hours after bronchoscopy. d. Notify the health care provider about blood-tinged mucus.
A nurse working in obstetrics helps new mothers bond with their children. Which observation might make the nurse concerned? Select all that apply
A. Mother appeared frightened of her newborn and avoided touching him. B. Mother continually praised her newborn and his nursing and sleeping. C. Mother constantly looked at and talked to her newborn. D. Mother kept touching her newborn, patting, hugging, and smiling at him. E. Mother said "Boys are tough" as she rather carelessly changed his diaper. F. Mother verbalized that the newborn did not seem to like her and left her infant alone.
When taking a patient in a wheelchair down a steep ramp you should
A) walk backwards holding the chair and moving it carefully down the ramp. B) face forward pulling the chair behind you. C) walk backwards pulling the chair from its front end. D) face forward pushing the chair ahead of you.