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What follows are the heights, in inches, of a sample of sixteen women.  Height is a continuous random variable.   The data are sorted here for you.  Draw a histogram of these data using equal width bin sizes and using the authors’ recommendation for number of bins. 54 in 55.5 in 57.5 in 61.8 in 54.2 in 56.4 in 59 in 63 in 54.8 in 57.3 in 60.1 in 64 in 54.9  in 57.4 in 61.2 in 70 in This question is part of a quiz or exam given at Arizona State University, copywritten by Dr. L. Chattin.  It may not be reproduced, posted or distributed without permission of Arizona State University and L. Chattin.  From the shape of your histogram and the values above, what might be the probability distribution of the data?  Select the best answer.

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A nurse is preparing to provide hygiene care. The nurse encouraging the patient to do as much as their ability allows instead of doing the task completely for the patient, reinforces the patient’s sense of independence.

A 2-month-old male is brought to the ER because he had an episode of “turning blue”. His mother had him at 40 weeks’ gestation without any complications. This morning he was feeding from his bottle when he became diaphoretic and cyanotic for a few minutes. There have been several episodes of this while he has been feeding or crying int he past, but they have not lasted as long. She was scared today so brought him in for evaluation. His temperature is 98.4°F, blood pressure is 90/55 mm Hg, heart rate is 155, and respirations are 50. A physical exam reveals an agitated, tachypneic, and cyanotic baby. A cardiac exam demonstrates the presence of a 2/6 systolic crescendo-decrescendo murmur on the left sternal border. An echo shows the presence of a VSD as well as a pulmonary artery stenosis. The infant is placed in a knees to chest position and the cyanosis resolves. What is the likely diagnosis of this patient? 

The nurse is teaching a nursing student about proper body mechanics when moving a patient in bed. Which statement by the nursing student indicates that further teaching is needed?

The nurse is planning care for a bedridden client. Which interventions should the nurse include in the care plan to minimize the risk of complications? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is evaluating the patient’s restraints. Which description indicates proper placement?

A mother of a 25-year-old patient wants to discuss her daughter’s plan of care. Which of the following is the most appropriate response of the nurse?

While completing an admission history and physical, the patient tells the nurse that he has an allergy to latex. The nurse’s priority action is to:

A nurse is teaching a community group of school-aged children and their parents about safety. The most important item to prioritize and explain is how to check the proper fit of: