A young adult says to the nurse, "I go to sleep without any problem, but I often wake up during the night because it feels like there are rubber bands in my legs." Which assessment question should the nurse ask to assess for restless legs syndrome (RLS) ?

A) "What type of birth control do you use?"
B) "How much caffeine do you use every day?"
C) "How much exercise do you get in a typical day?"
D) "Does anyone else in your family have this problem?"

An RN has been caring for a patient.The nurse received an erroneous order for a medication.The primary health care provider has a reputation for impatience and irritability.Knowing this health care provider's nature,which action by the nurse would be most appropriate?

A) Clarify the order with the pharmacy.
B) Ask the patient to remember.
C) Clarify the order with the primary health care provider.
D) Ask another nurse to look at the order to try to clarify it.

Ego means:

A) center.
B) self.
C) mind.
D) personality.

The process of making an x-ray record is:

A) radiography.
B) radiology.
C) radiograph.
D) radioscopy.

The nurse is preparing to apply an external catheter. Which action will the nurse take?

A) Allow 1 to 2 inches of space between the tip of the penis and the end of the catheter.
B) Spiral wrap the penile shaft using adhesive tape to secure the catheter.
C) Twist the catheter before applying drainage tubing to the end of the catheter.
D) Shave the pubic area before applying the catheter.