Dr. Tsui is developing a formula for newborns who cannot drink breastmilk. The formula is nutritionally complete, but he needs to add a substance to make the flavor palatable (taste OK) to the newborns. Given what we know about the taste preferences of newborns, which flavor should Dr. Tsui add to the formula?

Timo is two years old. Right now, he is blind due to cataracts in both eyes. Timo’s caregivers ask his doctor if/when Timo should have surgery to remove the cataracts. Given what we know about brain specialization and plasticity, how should the doctor respond?

Which of the following accounts for whether or not perceptual narrowing occurs?

A nurse accidentally administers the wrong medication to a client, which results in a severe allergic reaction and prolongs the clients’ hospitalization. The client could rightfully sue the nurse for which of the following?

A nurse in an acute care setting is serving on a committee whose charge is to apply the auditing process to client care. Which of the following aspects of client care is measured by a process audit?

A charge nurse is making assignments for nursing personnel who will be caring for clients during the oncoming shift. Which of the following does the charge nurse consider?

Which of the following factors has contributed to the global increase in average life expectancy?

A charge nurse on the pediatric unit is making assignments for a nurse who has floated from the labor and delivery unit. Which of the following clients is appropriate for the charge nurse to assign?

The UAP reports to the RN that Mr. Johnson who has chronic emphysema, says he is feeling ill after walking to the bathroom. What action should the RN take first?

A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about receiving and transcribing verbal prescriptions. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?