Diminutive suffixes are those that mean:

A) large.
B) many.
C) small.
D) condition.

The nurse has started to infuse the first of two units of packed red blood cells (prbc) on her patient.What is the nurse's next best action?

A) Delegate to the NAP to take vital signs every 15 minutes for 1 hour.
B) Infuse the blood at a rate of 100 mL/hr so it will infuse in 4 hours.
C) Infuse an IV solution of lactated Ringer's with the blood.
D) Remain with the patient for the first 15 minutes of the infusion.

A nurse wants to become an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) and have a higher degree of independence.Which advanced roles could the nurse pursue? (Select all that apply.)

A) Clinical nurse specialist
B) Nurse manager
C) Nurse practitioner
D) Nurse midwife
E) Nurse anesthetist

A patient with severe dementia no longer recognizes family members and becomes anxious and agitated when they attempt reorientation. Which alternative could the nurse suggest to the family members?

A) Wear large name tags.
B) Focus interaction on familiar topics.
C) Frequently repeat the reorientation strategies.
D) Place large clocks and calendars strategically.

The nurse asks the patient to spread his fingers and then bring them together again.Which of the following is the nurse testing when asking him to bring his fingers together?

A) Abduction
B) Adduction
C) Flexion
D) Extension

Which of the following words contains a silent letter that often result in misspelling?

A) phlegm
B) diagnosis
C) abduct
D) etiology