Which daily urine output is within normal limits for a newborn weighing 8 pounds?

A) 288 mL
B) 180 mL
C) 36 mL
D) 18 mL

A 60-year-old man has just been told that he has benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) . He has a friend who just died from cancer of the prostate and is concerned this will happen to him. How should the nurse respond?

A) "The swelling in your prostate is only temporary and will go away."
B) "We will treat you with chemotherapy so we can control the cancer."
C) "It would be very unusual for a man your age to have cancer of the prostate."
D) "The enlargement of your prostate is caused by hormonal changes, and not cancer."

Which of the following situations is an example of microorganism transmission via droplet contact?

A) The nurse's hand contacts infected wound drainage
B) A virus transmitted through sexual contact
C) Microorganisms from a sneeze contacting a person's oral mucosa
D) An improperly cleaned pair of forceps used to remove a sliver

Bronchovesicular breath sounds are best heard over which area?

A) Midline over the trachea just below the larynx
B) Fourth intercostal space, in the midclavicular line
C) First and second intercostal spaces next to the sternum
D) At the base of the lungs near the diaphragm

The therapeutic action of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) blocks neurotransmitter reuptake, causing:

A) increased concentration of neurotransmitters in the synaptic gap.
B) decreased concentration of neurotransmitters in serum.
C) destruction of receptor sites.
D) limbic system stimulation.

Mrs.Smithers has recently been fitted for a hearing aid.What instructions would the nurse provide to her regarding the care of the device?

A) It is not necessary to store additional batteries.
B) Always store batteries in the hearing aid when not in use.
C) Do not use hair spray while wearing a hearing aid.
D) Using a hair dryer while wearing a hearing aid is permitted.

Write the correct meaning for PPD:

The meaning of the abbreviation mm is ________.

A patient is reporting pain in his joints that is worse in the morning, better after he moves around for a while, and then gets worse again if he sits for long periods. The nurse should assess for other signs of what problem?

A) Tendinitis
B) Osteoarthritis
C) Rheumatoid arthritis
D) Intermittent claudication

A patient complains of insomnia during his stay in the hospital. Which nursing diagnosis would be a top priority for this patient?

A) Anxiety related to hospitalization
B) Ineffective Coping related to hospitalization
C) Denial related to hospitalization
D) High Risk for Insomnia related to hospitalization