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Question 1 of 5

When giving an I.M. injection, the nurse should insert the needle into the muscle at an angle of:

A. 15 degrees
B. 30 degrees
C. 45 degrees
D. 90 degrees

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: 90 degrees

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following statements accurately describe an element of nursing? Select all that apply.

A. The skills involved in nursing are primarily technical in nature.
B. The primary focus of nursing is to assist individuals to recover from illness.
C. The science of nursing is the knowledge base for the care that is given.
D. The art of nursing is the collection of knowledge through research.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The science of nursing is the knowledge base for the care that is given.

Question 3 of 5

Which information will the nurse include in the teaching plan for a patient newly diagnosed with asthma?

A. Use the inhaled corticosteroid when shortness of breath occurs.
B. Inhale slowly and deeply when using the dry powder inhaler (DPI).
C. Hold your breath for 5 seconds after using the bronchodilator inhaler.
D. Tremors are an expected side effect of rapidly acting bronchodilators.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Tremors are an expected side effect of rapidly acting bronchodilators.

Question 4 of 5

What should the nurse do during the active seizure phase of a client with epilepsy?

A. Place the client on his back remove dangerous objects and insert a bite block.
B. Place the client on his side remove dangerous objects and insert a bite block.
C. Place the client on his back remove dangerous objects and hold down his arms.
D. Place the client on his side remove dangerous objects and protect his head.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Place the client on his side remove dangerous objects and protect his head.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is admitting an older woman (Grace Staples) to a long-term care facility. How should the nurse address the woman?

A. We will just call you Grace while you live here. Okay?
B. I know you have lots of grandchildren, Grandma.
C. What name do you want us to use for you?
D. I think you will enjoy living here, Sweetie.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: What name do you want us to use for you?

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