Mr. Shinn is a 76-year old gentleman who is recovering from a stroke. On entering the room, you note that Mr. Shinn has slid down in the bed, and is having difficulty breathing. Of the interventions listed below, what should you do first?

The physician orders oxygen at 4 L/minute via a nasal cannula. What nursing action is the most important for the patient?

What is the rationale for the use of sequential compression devices (SCD’s) for some immobile patients?

Which cardiovascular change occurs as a result of prolonged immobility?

Which assessment parameter provides the best indicator of a patient’s fluid volume status?

Mr. Smith, a 78-year old male who is very weak and debilitated, requires assistance with bathing and toileting; he also has occasional episodes of urinary incontinence. What is the best measure listed below to prevent incontinence episodes for Mr. Smith?

Mr. Gregory has a mid-line surgical incision to his abdomen. Most likely, this surgical wound should heal by which process?

Which enema solution is best and safest to administer to a patient, if the physician orders “enemas until clear”?

A patient has an order to begin/ start enteral feeding of ½ strength Ensure at 60 mL/hr. When calculating the 24 hour calorie needs for patient, the nurse must know how much Ensure the patient receive in a 24 hours period? [BLANK-1]

While preforming a patient assessment at the beginning of the shift. The nurse notes a pressure ulcer to the patient’s sacrum. The wound is 3 cm wide by 5 cm long and exhibits full thickness tissue loss. The nurse would document the pressure ulcer as a: