The nurse inserts a small-bore nasoduodenal tube for a client who is undernourished. What priority nursing action is required prior to starting the continuous tube feeding to confirm correct tube placement?

In assessing a child with a fracture, the nurse uses the “5 P’s” to monitor for signs of ischemia. Which neurovascular finding is considered a late and serious indication of compromised circulation?

The nurse is managing care for a client receiving feeding through a gastrostomy tube (G-tube). Whaich of the following assessments would be priority for the nurse perform?

The nurse is caring for a 50 year old client who has been newly diagnosed with osteoarthritis. What primary joint problems will the nurse expect the client to report?

The community health nurse is educating a group of patients about high-fiber dietary selections. Which patient menu selection indicates that the nurse’s teaching has been successful?

When a current-carrying wire is placed in a strong magnetic field, no force acts on the wire. What is probability the orientation of the wires? (3 points)

In what direction are the vibrations in a transverse wave, relative to the direction of wave travel? What about in a longitudinal wave? (5 points)  

Distinguish between these parts of a wave: period, amplitude, wavelength, and frequency. (10 points) For full credits you should describe all four.

What is the current produced by a voltage of 240 V through a resistance of 0.2 Ω? (3.5 points)

a) Which has the greater resistance, a thick wire or a thin wire of the same length? (2.5 points)     b) Which has the greater electrical resistance, wet skin or dry skin? (2.5 points)