CR imaging plates should be processed ______to avoid fading of the image.

Accuracy in the positioning of the patient is the most critical with which of the following?

When utilizing DR imaging systems, which of the following immobilizing devices requires an increase in the exposure value?

Which of the following would decrease the production of scatter radiation?

The nurse is assessing a client for possible gallbladder disease. Which of the following assessments would elicit a positive Murphy’s sign? 

During a neurological assessment, the nurse evaluates cranial nerve XI (spinal accessory nerve). Which action best assesses the function of this nerve?

A nurse is assessing a client’s level of consciousness using the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS). Which of the following statements correctly describes the scoring range for this scale?

A nurse assesses a patient post-op day two following a total knee replacement. The nurse notes decreased bowel sounds in all four quadrants. The abdomen is slightly distended but soft when palpated. The patient reports feeling uncomfortable and denies passing gas or having a bowel movement since surgery. The nurse understands that this finding may be caused by which of the following medications? 

A patient is admitted with complaints of persistent abdominal pain, bloating, and unexplained weight loss. The healthcare provider orders a CT scan of the abdomen with contrast. What is the primary purpose of this diagnostic test in this scenario?

After assisting a client with a bowel movement, the nurse noted that the stool had a red discoloration and a distinct odor of blood. The nurse checked the client’s MAR to determine whether which type of medication had been administered.