The suffix ________ means measurement.

A client incorporates alternative healthcare into regular health practices.For which alternative therapy should the patient visit a formally trained practitioner?

A) Use of herbs and roots
B) Application of oils and poultices
C) Burning of dried plants
D) Acupuncture

Give medication X for a systolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 160.Write the symbol for the italicized phrase.

Which of the following factors has the greatest positive effect on sleep quality?

A) Sleeping hours in synchrony with the person's circadian rhythm
B) Sleeping in a quiet environment
C) Spending additional time in stage III of the sleep cycle
D) Napping frequently during the day hours

How is decision-making related to the nursing process?

A) They are not related; they are separate processes.
B) Decisions are required in each step of the nursing process.
C) The steps in both processes are the same,except for diagnosing.
D) Both processes require intuition.

A patient argues that a statement made in the medical record is incorrect and wants it corrected.Which regulation provides the patient with the right to have the documentation corrected?

A) Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
B) Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)
C) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
D) Health Care Quality Improvement Act (HCQIA)

The home health nurse evaluates the provision of intermittent tube feedings by the patient's family member.The nurse notes that additional teaching is required when she notices that the family member:

A) keeps the formula refrigerated between feedings.
B) keeps the feeding tube capped between feedings.
C) begins the feeding before checking tube placement.
D) irrigates the tube with 30 to 60 mL of water before and after feedings.

The nurse has to insert a nasogastric tube for the purpose of temporary tube feedings.To determine the length of the tube,the nurse should use which measurement?

A) Tip of the nose to the xiphoid process of the sternum and add an additional 20 cm
B) Tip of the chin to the earlobe to xiphoid process of the sternum
C) Tip of nose to the earlobe to xiphoid process of the sternum
D) Tip of the earlobe to the nose to the umbilicus

The nurse follows practice guidelines when administering injections to a patient to avoid which possible complications? (Select all that apply. )

A) Drug response that is too rapid or too slow
B) Nerve injury with possible pain or paralysis
C) Death of tissue surrounding the injection site
D) Death of the patient

Why are rectal temperatures not recommended in the newborn?

A) They are inaccurate.
B) They do not reflect core body temperature.
C) They can cause perforation of rectal mucosa.
D) They take too long to obtain an accurate reading.