A nurse assesses an oral temperature for an adult patient. Thepatient’s temperature is 37.5°C (99.5°F). What term wouldthe nurse use to report this temperature?a. Febrileb. Hypothermiac. Hypertensiond. Afebrile

A nurse caring for patients with bowel alterations formulatesa nursing diagnosis for a patient with a new ileostomy. Whichdiagnosis is most appropriate?a. Disturbed Body Imageb. Constipationc. Delayed Growth and Developmentd. Excess Fluid Volume

The nurse is assessing a patient who had a thyroidectomy 12 hours ago. The patient appears anxious and reports tingling around the mouth and muscle twitching in the right hand. Which of the following actions would be a priority for the nurse to take? a. Evaluate the client's vocal quality and strength b. Check the client's most recent arterial blood gas results c. Obtain a blood specimen to check the serum calcium level d. Change the surgical dressing to assess for bleeding

A Formally Trained Dental Assistant may perform the following procedures under the appropriate supervision: Place and remove wedges Administer local anesthesia Apply and adjust dental sealants Review medical and dental history A, C and D A dental assistant works for Dr. X.  A dental hygienist who works for Dr. X asks the dental assistant to obtain a cartridge of local anesthetic so she can administer it to a patient. What should the dental assistant note before complying with the dental hygienist’s request? Check the expiration date of the local anesthetic cartridge, then deliver it. Check for medical alerts. A licensee recently was placed on court-ordered probation. Does the licensee have to report this to the Board? No, because it was handled by the Court and once s/he fulfills the terms of the probation the matter will be dismissed. No, because s/he is being monitored by the Court and knows if s/he violates her probation s/he will be sent…

A client admitted for COPD exacerbation is prescribed dexamethasone PO daily for 5 days. Which question is most important for the nurse to ask before giving the first dose? Select one: Oa. "Have you had a fever in the past 72 hours?" Ob. "How would you rate your pain?" c. "Are you having trouble breathing?" d. "When was your last bowel movement?"

A 70-year-old client is seen in the emergency department with an urinary tract infection. The provider orderssulfamethoxazole /trimethoprim. Which medication should the nurse alert the provider about, if given with the medication combo sulfamethoxazole /trimethoprim?

A patient tells the nurse she is having pain in her rightlower leg. How does the nurse assess for the presence ofthrombophlebitis?a. By palpating the skin over the tibia and fibulab. By documenting daily calf circumference measurementsc. By recording vital signs obtained four times a dayd. By noting difficulty with ambulation

A Certified Dental Assistant may perform the following procedures under the appropriate supervision: a. Take radiographs, but not interpret radiographs b. Take and record vital signs c. Perform and record charting of the oral cavity d. Use diagnostic and periodontic non-cutting lasers e. A and B f. All of the above

Your patient reports that she has lack of appetite and hyperinsomnia. What factors will you assess? What is your initial impression or concern based on this limited information?. What finding would concern you the most?. What referrals might you consider?,

The nurse is providing colostomy care to a client with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection. Which personal protective equipment (PPE) would the nurse use? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. Gloves. Gown Mask Goggles. Shoe covers Hair bonnet