Question 39 As you are obtaining the oxygen saturation on a 19-year-old college student with severe asthma, you note that she has black nail polish on her nails. You remove the polish from one nail, and she asks you why her nail polish had to be removed. What is the best response?

Question 58 Chest pain as a result of a heart attack is an example of which type of pain?

65. How does a nurse recognize normal accommodation?

Question 41 The nurse is caring for an older-adult patient and notes that the temperature is 98.8° F (36° C). How will the nurse interpret this finding?

70. While assessing a 16-year-old female patient, the nurse finds that the client has excess hair on her face, legs, hands, and chest. Which term would the nurse use to document this finding?

Question 23 The physical environment in which an interview takes place is an important factor. Which of the following should a nurse perform for the success of the interview?  

Question 17 A nurse argues with a co-worker and makes a verbal threat.  Which act is the nurse guilty of?

Question 35 The nurse is caring for a patient who has a temperature reading of 100.4° F (38° C). The patient’s last two temperature readings were 98.6° F (37° C) and 96.8° F (36° C). Which action will the nurse take?

Question 52 Which of the following instructions is crucial for the nurse to give to both family members and the patient who is about to be started on a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) of morphine? (Select all that apply.)

Question 27 This form of state legislation legally defines the unique role of the nurse and differentiates the role from those of other health professions.