The client who is diagnosed with bipolar I, (symptoms of bipolar I disorder are controlled) and a history of substance abuse (12 years sober) seeks help in the emergency department for left lower quadrant abdominal pain. Bhat is the nurse’s PRIORITY intervention for this client?

It is taking a mechanically ventilated patient a pressure of 35cmH2O to generate a VT of 700mL at a flow rate of 10 liters per second. What is the patient’s airway resistance?

Which flow pattern occurs in airways at low flow rate and low pressure-gradient?

The exam is proctored by Honorlock. The exam is timed. Once you begin the exam, you must complete it within the time limit. You will have 75 minutes to complete the exam. There are 5 subjective (short-answer and calculation) questions on this portion of the exam. You may use a BLANK scratch paper for the calculations. You must show the calculations on scratch paper before you start and after you complete the exam. You may be randomly asked by Honorlock to show your desktop. Do not have resources or additional papers on your desk as this will be considered a violation of course policy regarding exams. An on-screen calculator will be provided. You may not utilize any notes, resources, or phone on the exam.

Biochemical data for nutrients can be helpful to the RDN in the nutrition support to support the dietary and physical data obtained as well as to _____.

In the evaluation of adults for their weight it is suggested to measure height and weight; evaluate weight changes; determine usual body weight; and ideal body weight based on standard references. 

Select the best answer for each question. There are 50 questions objective (i.e., multiple choice, true/false, matching) on this test. You have 60 minutes to complete the exam. The exam is formatted after the RDN Exam which does not allow backtracking to change answers. The exam is proctored. Honorlock must be enabled to complete the exam. You do not need a calculator or scratch paper for this exam portion.

The nutrition screening process is not required to be completed by the RDN. However, all facilities must specify the individuals responsible and the process for the screen. Some facilities use medical diagnosis, height, and weight. Others adopt screening tools that are validated instruments. One tool was specifically designed for older adults. It is the _____.

The nurse notices an IV infusion is not running. Which of the following actions should the nurse take initially?

A patient is admitted to the medical-surgical unit after receiving their first chemotherapy treatment and reports pain at an 8/10 intensity. Which medication is the nurse most likely to expect for pain management in this situation?