The initial vaginal examination of a woman admitted to the labor unit reveals that the cervix is dilated 9 cm. The panicked woman begs the nurse, “Please give me something.” What is the most appropriate pain-relief intervention for a woman in precipitate labor?

Using the Apgar Table below, calculate the 1 min Apgar score on Baby Boy with a heart rate of 92 bpm, weak cry, some extremity flexion , grimaces  when suctioned, and pink body, blue hands and feet.  Baby’s Apgar Score is  

Practical nursing students are using critical thinking skills to study for an upcoming test. What will these students include when studying? (Select all that apply.)

Seven-year old Sally is in the hospital and is becoming bored. The best activity for her would be:

—————————————————————————————If using Honorlock for your proctored exam you must also complete the following steps… Although you did this before you started the exam please complete another room scan.This scan must be slow and show your desk / table area, above and below, and the surrounding area.DO the scan slowly!Next:Show your blank whiteboard to the screen (front and back) to show that is is clear of any markings (min. 5 sec each side).NOTE: Each side must be held up for a minimum of 5 seconds before going on to the next side.REMEMBER that during the exam:You must show the whiteboard to the screen after each calculation, so that I can see how you did the calculations.If you do not use the whiteboard for a question you will not need to hold it up for that question.At the end of the exam you will show the blank whiteboard to the screen (front and back) to show that is is clear of any markings (min. 5 sec each side).Finally:Hold up your non programmable calculator, including the covers, front and back to the screen. Again, everything must be held up for a minimum of 5 seconds each————————————————————————————— Honorlock students must now…Write your initials in the answer box to indicate that you have read and completed these steps.Failure to do these steps will result in a grade of 0 for this exam

If you used Honorlock to proctor your exam …Please erase the white board and hold it up, front and back, to the camera to verify that the white board is clear of any markings. NOTE: The white board must be held up for a minimum of 5 seconds.Now, hold up your calculator to the camera, front and back, for a minimum of 5 seconds each. Include any covers.ANY violations of using Honorlock will result in a grade of 0 (intentional or otherwise)All students …In the additional content box, please write any questions, comments, or concerns.Finally, additional content box indicating that you have read and completed these steps.

The nurse has just finished assisting the health care provider (HCP) with a thoracentesis for a patient with recurrent left pleural effusion caused by lung cancer. The thoracentesis removed 1800ml of fluid. Which patient assessment information is most important to report to the HCP?

Use the following Case Study to answer Questions 1 – 3: Ms. Nightingale is a 20 year old nursing student, has been brought to the emergency room (ER) by her roommate, who is a pharmacy student and a family friend.  Ms. Nightingale reports abdominal pain, polyuria, vomiting, and thirst.  She appears flushed and her lips and mucous membranes are dry and cracked.  Her skin turgor is poor, respirations are deep and rapid.  There is a fruity odor to her breath.  She has type 1 diabetes and “may have skipped a few doses of insulin because of cramming for complex care finals.” She is alert and conversant but is having trouble focusing on the nurse’s questions. Ms. Nightingale vital signs and blood glucose are as follows: Blood glucose level                                       685mg/dL Blood pressure                                              100/60 mmHg Heart rate                                                      120 beats/min Respiratory rate                                              32 breaths/min Temperature                                                   100.8F (38.2C)

The nurse is assessing a 13-year-old boy.  Which physical change indicates that male puberty has begun?

An adolescent has just had a generalized seizure and collapsed in the school nurse’s office. When should the nurse call 911?