During a physical examination, the nurse assesses a patient's cranial nerves. When testing cranial nerve VIII (vestibulocochlear nerve), which assessment should the nurse perform? a) Testing hearing acuity by whispering words from behind the patient b) Assessing pupillary response to light and accommodation c) Assessing sensation on the face using a cotton swab d) Evaluating balance and coordination by having the patient walk heel-to-toe

Differentiate the types of appointments methods and tell us which one believe is the most effective

Why medication history is important prior to cataract surgery for elders with chronic conditions and hypertension?

What type of anesthesia will the pediatric patient undergoing foreign body removal from the nose most likely receive? Will an IV line be necessary?

A nurse is caring for a 70 year-old client with depression in an extended care facility. During assessment the client tells the nurse, " You must know that I cannot see very well now. I find it very difficult to complete important activities. Most nurses just leave me to do things by myself." What subjective data could be recorded by the nurse?

Since the cna nurse shift began an hour ago, a resident has called for help 10 times. Cna nurse just left the room and are helping another resident. The call light is used again. What cna nurse will do?

Damage to the archways affects the ability to perceive: a) movements of the head b) head position c) sound d) all of the above options

What is the general technique used in voice identification?

A 2-year-old toddler has hearing loss caused by recurrent otitis media. Which treatment would the nurse anticipate that the practitioner will recommend? Eardrops Myringotomy Mastoidectomy Steroid therapy

A patient is about to undergo cardioversion, and the nurse is reviewing the procedure and explaining moderate sedation. The patient asks, “I am afraid of feeling it when they shock me?” What is the nurse’s best response? a) “You won’t receive enough of a shock to feel anything.” b) “You will feel the shock but you won’t remember any of the pain.” c )“The medications you receive will reduce any pain and help you not to remember the procedure.” d )“They will give you enough pain medication to prevent you from feeling it.”