A nurse is teaching the staff about development. Which information indicates the nurse needs to follow up?

A) "Development proceeds in a cephalocaudal pattern."
B) "Development proceeds in a proximal-distal pattern."
C) "Development proceeds at a slower rate during the embryonic stage."
D) "Development proceeds at a predictive rate from the moment of conception."

A nurse charts,"NG tube irrigated with 25 mL of normal saline." For the focus charting method,which category would be appropriate for this entry?

A) Data
B) Action
C) Response
D) Plan

Why does the nurse utilize a head-to-toe approach when performing physical examinations of patients?

A) The head-to-toe format excludes unnecessary body systems.
B) It is a methodical way to include all body systems.
C) It reduces time by allowing examination of only one side.
D) It requires that painful procedures be done first.

A patient has inadequate stroke volume related to decreased preload. Which treatment does the nurse prepare to administer?

A) Diuretics
B) Vasodilators
C) Chest physiotherapy
D) Intravenous (IV) fluids

The nurse has a 2-year-old boy sit in "tailor" position during palpation for the testes. What is the rationale for this position?

A) It prevents cremasteric reflex.
B) Undescended testes can be palpated.
C) This tests the child for an inguinal hernia.
D) The child does not yet have a need for privacy.

The nurse responds to a client's call light.When entering the room,the nurse sees that the client is lying on the floor,with the bed linens around his legs.Which of the following would be the most correctly written chart entry?

A) Recorder found client on floor; seems to have fallen out of bed by getting tangled in bed linens
B) Client became tangled in the bed linens,then called for assistance after falling out of bed
C) Recorder responded to client's call light; upon entering the room,found client on floor
D) Client fell out of bed,but did push the call button for assistance

The physician reports that a patient with a neck tumor has a tracheal shift. The nurse should understand that what is occurring to the patient's trachea?

A) Pushed downward
B) Pulled to the affected side
C) Pushed to the unaffected side
D) Pulled downward in a rhythmic pattern