Which statement helps the nurse determine the effect of pain on the patient with appendicitis? "I have sharp pain in my stomach." "I am unable to walk because of this pain." "My pain worsens when performing any activity." "I have severe pain which I would rate as 8 out of 10."

What is the purpose of using forceps or tweezers in evidence collection kits? For self-defense For collecting biological samples without contamination For writing reports For opening containers

Which of the following is a patient-specific identifier? Medical record (MR) number Name and date of birth Social Security number Photograph

Short -term side effects of alcohol and other drugs include: Disrupted sleep Forgetfulness Shortness of breath Temporary blindness

Which selection is a proper venipuncture site? Foot vein of a child Foot vein of an adult Dominant hand vein of an ambulatory patient Hand vein in the arm with a fistula of a dialysis patient

Which statement correctly describes the classification of a hearing impairment based on its etiology, pathology, or symptom? Conditions such as sexually transmitted infections (STIs)may cause hearing loss in the newborn. Genetic conditions can be a cause of hearing loss in $55\% $ of children. Risk factors for childhood hearing loss and hearing impairment in newborns are insignificant. Newborns with hearing impairments are likely to be admitted to neonatal intensive unit (NICU).

The medical term for belching is: dyspepsia eructation flatus lavage

Protection against atherosclerosis is believed to be associated with an elevated __ a. HDL-cholesterol b. LDL-cholesterol c. total cholesterol d. VLDL-cholesterol

Pernicious anemia develops if there is a vitamin __ deficiency. a. C b. B6 c. B12 d. D

What commonly ingested substances are absorbed through the stomach wall? a. Water and alcohol b. Antacid and water c. Alcohol and aspirin d. Penicillin and aspirin

Question 11 What is an example of a pharmaceutical hazard? A Narcotics B All medications C Chemotherapy D Nicotine patches