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A 65 year-old male presents to the ED with complaints of acute, severe scrotal pain, tenderness, and swelling. On physical exam the cremasteric reflex is absent.  Which diagnosis describes this condition? 

A patient was admitted to the hospital 5 days ago with pneumonia and has been receiving IV antibiotics since admission. Today the physician prescribed fluconazole (Diflucan). The nurse knows this medication was prescribed to treat which of the following infections?

A male patient complains of urinary problems which include dribbling, trouble getting his urinary stream started, and stating “sometimes it starts and stops”. Denies other signs/symptoms.  As a nurse, you suspect he may have which of the following conditions?

For Confucius, what is it that is fundamental?

Confucius says that one should return kindness for injury.

Confucius did not speak about spiritual beings/gods.

When asked by a ruler what would be necessary to correctly administer the government and bring peace and harmony to the state Confucius says that the first thing that should be done is:

What artist uses acrylic, muslin, and rubbing alcohol to get the desired results in their artwork?

Which of the following statements are TRUE about negative-pressure ventilation (NPV)? I. NPV is similar to spontaneous breathing. II. Airway (mouth) pressure during NPV is zero. III. Expiration during NPV is by passive recoil. IV. NPV decreases pressure at the body surface.

Which of the following statements is false about positive-pressure ventilation (PPV)?