A nurse is palpating the position of the trachea. At which anatomic site would the nurse first position a finger for palpation?
A) Sternocleidomastoid muscle
B) Sternal notch
C) Submental space
D) Supraclavicular space
B
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You are assessing a man who has severe leg pain. The leg is cool and cyanotic. You are unale to palpate a femoral pulse. What would be your priority intervention based on these assessments?
a) document your findings b) ask the family about this problem c) Teach the man relaxation techniques d) notify the physician immediately
A set of logically interrelated propositions is associated with a:
A) Schematic model B) Conceptual model C) Classical theory D) Descriptive theory
A nurse teaches the patient undergoing HIV testing that if antibodies to the AIDS virus are present in the blood, this indicates:
A) The patient is immune to HIV. B) AIDS is inactive in the body. C) The patient may have unprotected intercourse because he or she is not infected with HIV. D) The patient has been infected with HIV.
The LPN is working in a perioperative setting, and formalin is being used in an unvented room that could result in a health hazard to the other staff as well as client's
The nurse is aware that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is an agency that will fine the hospital for this type of infraction. What type of law does the LPN understand empowers OSHA to regulate for the health, welfare, and safety of federal and state citizens? A) Common law B) Civil law C) Criminal law D) Administrative law