The root in the term extracorporeal means:

A) outside.
B) condition.
C) body.
D) pertaining to.

A psychotherapist works with an anxious, dependent patient. Which strategy is most consistent with psychoanalytic psychotherapy?

A) Identifying the patient's strengths and assets
B) Praising the patient for describing feelings of isolation
C) Focusing on feelings developed by the patient toward the therapist
D) Providing psychoeducation and emphasizing medication adherence

The nurse is teaching a patient with asthma how to measure peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) .What should be included in the teaching plan? (Select all that apply. )

A) Assume a recumbent position before measuring PEFR.
B) Take a deep breath in,exhale,then place the mouthpiece in the mouth and form a firm seal with the lips.
C) After placing the mouthpiece in the mouth,blow out as hard and as fast as possible through the mouth in only one single breath.
D) Measure PEFR 3 times and record the highest number.

Several types of long-term central venous access devices are used. Which is considered an advantage of a Hickman-Broviac catheter?

A) No need to keep exit site dry
B) Easy to use for self-administered infusions
C) Heparinized only monthly and after each infusion
D) No limitations on regular physical activity, including swimming