Blog

Where does formaldehyde chemically react with proteins?

Which of the following is the general formula for the esters?

The disaccharide maltose is made up of which of the following constituents?

A 7-year-old child with a history of asthma presents to the clinic for a follow-up visit. The parent reports that the child frequently experiences wheezing and coughing during outdoor activities, but the symptoms are manageable with their rescue inhaler. The healthcare provider prescribes a mast cell stabilizer as part of the asthma management plan. What is the primary reason for using a mast cell stabilizer in asthma treatment?

A nurse is educating the community on recognizing the signs of a stroke using the BEFAST mnemonic. During the session, attendees ask what each letter in BEFAST represents and how it applies to stroke assessment. Which components are correctly included in the BEFAST mnemonic for stroke recognition? (Select all that apply)  

A nurse is counseling a 45-year-old patient with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes during a follow-up visit. The patient expresses interest in managing their blood sugar through dietary changes but feels overwhelmed by conflicting advice online. The nurse educates the patient about incorporating low-glycemic index (GI) foods into their diet. Which statement by the patient indicates an understanding of the dietary recommendations?

A nurse is assisting a 68-year-old patient with limited mobility to transfer from a wheelchair to a bed. The patient has moderate left-sided weakness following a recent stroke. The nurse demonstrates the proper technique for a safe transfer. Which step is most essential for ensuring patient safety during the transfer?

A 25-year-old female patient presents to the clinic with dysuria, urinary frequency, and lower abdominal discomfort. The healthcare provider orders a clean-catch midstream urine sample for a urinalysis to confirm a suspected urinary tract infection (UTI). The nurse provides the patient with instructions on the clean-catch procedure. Which statement by the patient indicates proper understanding of the procedure?  

A 58-year-old patient with a history of peptic ulcer disease (PUD) presents to the emergency department with sudden-onset severe abdominal pain that radiates to the back. The patient is pale, diaphoretic, and reports nausea and vomiting. Vital signs show blood pressure 88/56 mmHg, heart rate 122 bpm, and respiratory rate 26 breaths per minute. Which complication of peptic ulcer disease is the most likely cause of this presentation?  

A nurse is performing a wet-to-dry dressing change on a 60-year-old patient with a deep, infected wound on the lower abdomen. The patient expresses concern about the pain during dressing removal and asks why this technique is being used instead of other options. What is the primary purpose of using a wet-to-dry dressing for this patient?