While donning sterile gloves,the nurse notices the edges of the glove package are slightly yellow.The yellow area is over 1 inch away from the gloves and only appears to be on the outside of the glove package.What is the best action for the nurse to take at this point?

A) Continue using the gloves inside the package because the package is intact.
B) Remove gloves from the sterile field and use a new pair of sterile gloves.
C) Throw all supplies away that were to be used and begin again.
D) Use the gloves and make sure the yellow edges of the package do not touch the client.

Plantar flexion contracture,otherwise known as _____________,is caused when the force of gravity pulls an unsupported,weakened foot into a plantar-flexed position.

The spouse of a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia says, "I don't understand how events from childhood have anything to do with this disabling illness." Which response by the nurse will best help the spouse understand the cause of this disorder?

A) "Psychological stress is the basis of most mental disorders."
B) "This illness results from developmental factors rather than stress."
C) "Research shows that this condition more likely has a biological basis."
D) "It must be frustrating for you that your spouse is sick so much of the time."

Each of the following are antibiotics except:

A) penicillins.
B) dimenhydrinate.
C) tetracyclines.
D) cephalosporins.