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The T wave, which indicates relaxation of the ventricles, is designated by the letter [OPT1].

Q24.  A patient is about to receive pentobarbital 100 mg IV as preoperative sedation. The medication is available in a concentration of 50 mg/mL. How many milliliters will the patient receive for this dose?

Q23.  A patient tells the nurse that he likes to drink kava herbal tea to help him relax. Which statement by the patient indicates that additional teaching about this herbal product is needed?

Q21.  The nurse conducting a sleep workshop in the community would identify which patients to be at risk for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)? (Select all that apply.)

Q38.  A nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing pain following a procedure?

Q32.  The nurse is caring for a patient who just underwent laparoscopic appendectomy. The patient complains of severe postoperative pain between the shoulder blades. Which term best describes the pain that this patient is having?

Q37. A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative following gynecologic surgery and reports incisional pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

Q44. The nurse is caring for a patient who has severe abdominal pain caused by acute cholecystitis. The nurse recognizes which type of pain is this patient experiencing?

Q18. A patient is taking flurazepam three to four nights a week for sleeplessness. She is concerned that she cannot get to sleep without taking the medication. What nonpharmacologic measures should the nurse suggest to promote sleep for this patient?

Q27.  A 19-year-old male has sustained a transection of C-7 in a motor vehicle crash rendering him a quadriplegic. He describes his pain as burning, sharp, and shooting. What type of pain is this patient describing?