A patient tells the nurse that she is having a hard time bringing her hand to her mouth when she eats or tries to brush her teeth. The nurse knows that for her to move her hand to her mouth, she must perform which movement?

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

The patient is ready to go home from the hospital.What does the nurse provide to the patient and his family before he leaves the facility?

A) Discharge summary
B) Standardized care plan
C) Patient care summary
D) Flow sheet

Write the correct meaning for NSAIDs:

Samantha, age 5 years, tells the nurse that she "needs a Band-Aid" where she had an injection. Which is the best nursing action?

A) Apply a Band-Aid.
B) Ask her why she wants a Band-Aid.
C) Explain why a Band-Aid is not needed.
D) Show her that the bleeding has already stopped.

Which nursing actions will the nurse implement when collecting a urine specimen from a patient? (Select all that apply.)

A) Growing urine cultures for up to 12 hours
B) Labeling all specimens with date, time, and initials
C) Allowing the patient adequate time and privacy to void
D) Wearing gown, gloves, and mask for all specimen handling
E) Transporting specimens to the laboratory in a timely manner
F) Collecting the specimen from the drainage bag of an indwelling catheter

The nurse is discussing development and play activities with the parent of a 2-month-old. Recommendations should include giving a first rattle at about which age?

A) 2 months
B) 4 months
C) 7 months
D) 9 months

A nurse developed the following discharge summary sheet.Which critical information should be added?
TOPIC: DISCHARGE SUMMARY
Medication
Diet
Activity level
Follow-up care
Wound care
Phone numbers
When to call the doctor
Time of discharge

A) Kardex form
B) Admission nursing history
C) Mode of transportation
D) SOAP notes

Mrs.Hynes is a 69-year-old who is two days post-operative from an abdominal hysterectomy.Considering she has no cognitive impairment,which of the following measures would nursing staff implement to prevent falls?

A) Utilize a bed exit alarm
B) Keep all four bedrails up when she is in bed
C) Encourage her to ask for assistance getting in and out of bed
D) Provide a commode at her bedside

Mr.Portenelli,72,has had Senile Dementia of the Alzheimer's Type (SDAT) for a period of time and continues to live at home with his wife.Which of the following is the nurse's responsibility?

A) Ensure that the client is getting appropriate rehabilitation to halt the progress of the illness
B) Provide support,accurate information,and referral assistance for his wife
C) Provide activities such as crossword puzzles to slow the progression of the SDAT
D) Insist that the family find a suitable long-term care facility for the client