An unconformity can represent ________________________________________________.

A series of rock units in a stratigraphic column go from marine at the bottom of the column to terrestrial at its top, this reflects a _______________________ of the sea.

(This question requires analysis skills–so the answer isn’t obvious in the text.)  All of the following were consequences of the failed Bay of Pigs invasion for the United States EXCEPT

In assessing a patient with streptococcal pneumonia, the nurse recognizes that clinical manifestations of this condition include:

The home care nurse observes white patches on the oral mucosa of a patient with severe, chronic airflow limitation. What is the nurse’s best action?

A patient has fallen and fractured several ribs on the left side. Which of the following would the nurse include in the plan of care:  Select all that apply.

The nurse is reviewing the medical records for five patients who are scheduled for their yearly physical examinations in September. Which patients should receive the inactivated influenza vaccination? Select all that apply

A 78-year-old patient is brought to the ER with complaints of fever, tachycardia, and tachypnea. His ABG’s reveal:                   pH – 7.21        PO2 – 80         PCO2 – 48      HCO3 – 24      What does this reflect?

After the nurse has received change-of-shift report, which patient should the nurse assess first?

What is the best way for the nurse to decrease the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in a ventilator-dependent patient? Select all that apply.