With a fluoroscope,a physician can:

A) remove a tumor.
B) see organs in motion.
C) be exposed to less radiation than a single x-ray.
D) see where radioisotopes are absorbed.

For safety reasons,rescue workers should be upwind and uphill from a toxic chemical disaster scene to avoid exposure.The exception is when ____________ has been released,because it is lighter than air.

The nurse manager of a 30-bed medical surgical unit has noticed that the fall rate of postoperative patients has increased in the past 2 months.The nurse manager wants to address this situation using evidence-based practice.Which type of trigger did the nurse manager use?

A) Literature-focused trigger
B) Problem-focused trigger
C) Knowledge-focused trigger
D) Expectations-focused trigger

After obtaining a full set of vital signs,the nurse assesses the client's fifth vital sign as a 7 on a scale of 1 to 10 (or 7/10) .Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

A) Document the pulse pressure as normal and continue the client's assessment.
B) Review the client's records to determine the last time he received pain medication.
C) Assess the client's pulse on the opposite side for comparison.
D) Wait 2 minutes and retake the client's blood pressure.

Which statement(s) about culture is/are true? Select all that apply.

A) Culture exists on both material and nonmaterial levels.
B) Culture mainly influences food choices and special holidays.
C) Cultural customs change over time at different rates.
D) Culture is learned through life experiences shared by other members of the culture.

What percentage of physicians and surgeons in the United States in 2014 were women?

A) 27%
B) 37%
C) 47%
D) 57%

The nurse instructs a woman about providing a clean-catch urine specimen.Which statement indicates that the patient correctly understands the procedure?

A) "I will be sure to urinate into the 'hat' you placed on the toilet seat."
B) "I will wipe my genital area from front to back before I collect the specimen midstream."
C) "I will need to lie still while you put in a urinary catheter to obtain the specimen."
D) "I will collect my urine each time I urinate for the next 24 hours."

Temperatures in the older adult are different from those in the younger adult.The mean oral temperature for older adults often ranges from ____________.