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A 60-year-old obese male with a history of type 2 diabetes is being seen by the primary health provider to follow up on the results of a polysomnography, which showed that he has obstructive sleep apnea. He is accompanied by his wife who says that her husband snores, stops breathing for several seconds, and then gasps and snorts several times throughout the night. The patient states that he is extremely tired during the day and does not feel rested when he wakes up in the morning. Which patient signs and symptoms will the nurse expect to assess to support the patient’s diagnosis? Select all that apply.

A manager is educating a group of nurses on the importance of cultural competence. The manager knows that the teaching has been effective when one of the nurses states

After a car accident, a patient is brought to the Emergency Department. The client is alert and oriented, but states he has dyspnea. O2 sats fluctuate between 88% to 90%. O2 is applied at 2L per nasal cannula, with no improvement. O2 per mask is initiated, again with no improvement. Suddenly the client loses consciousness, has a respiratory arrest and subsequently dies. After the code is called, it is found that the O2 was never turned on by the nurse. What is the key ethical principle involved in this situation?

In the following expression, known as the Carothers equation (shown), the quantity refers to:

A nurse is teaching nursing students about issues that keep nursing from becoming a profession of choice. The nurse knows that the teaching has been effective when one of the nursing students states

Which explanation would the nurse give to the patient who has had a Snellen chart finding of 20/40?

The nurse is preparing to admit a newly diagnosed patient experiencing tonic- clonic seizures. What could the nurse delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? 

A nurse is explaining to a group of students the reason that a code of ethics guides the profession of nursing. Which of the following would be correct when spoken? (Select all that apply)

A patient is being admitted for bariatric surgery. Which nursing action can the nurse delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? Select all that apply.

Which serologic studies would be done to evaluate rheumatoid arthritis (select all that apply)?