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What is the expected duration of an individual microburst? A. two minutes with maximum winds lasting approximately 1 minute B. one microburst may continue for as long as 2 to 4 hours C. seldom longer than 15 minutes from the time the burst strikes the ground until dissipation

An aircraft which is “certificated for flight in icing conditions” has been tested: A. in all known atmospheric conditions. It can be safely flown in any type of icing conditions B. to a specified icing envelope. Conditions may occur outside its capability to prevent or remove ice C. and approved for flight in freezing rain and freezing drizzle

A characteristic of the stratosphere is: A. An overall decrease of temperature with an increase in altitude. B. Relatively small changes in temperature with an increase in altitude. C. A relatively even base altitude of approximately 35,000 feet.  

To which meteorological condition does the term ‘dewpoint’ refer? A. The temperature at which condensation and evaporation are equal B. The temperature to which air must be cooled to become saturated. C. The temperature at which dew will always form.

Which statement from a client may indicate a medical emergency?

Order: Simvastatin 0.25 mgOn hand: Simvastatin 0.125 mg tablets How many tablets will the nurse give?

What is the normal range for an adult’s resting heart rate?

 A nurse is preparing to give a patient Tylenol for a fever of 102.7. The physician has ordered Tylenol 500 mg. The nurse has on hand Tylenol 250 mg/ml. How many mL’s should the nurse give the patient?

MM is a 14-month old being seen for fever, increased irritability, and congestion. MM’s mother reports her daughter has had a cold for ~5 days with profuse nasal discharge. When MM was put down last night, she was her usual self. However, she awoke 6-8 times throughout the night and was not comforted by the combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen. This morning, the patient’s right eye was found to be red, itchy, with a thick purulent discharge. NKDA. T: 39.2˚C (102.6˚F); PMH: unremarkable. PE: clear nasal drainage; bilateral bulging and erythematous tympanic membranes, purulent conjunctivitis of the right eye.   Which of the following is the best recommendation?

EB is a 24-year-old male who presents to urgent care clinic with a chief complaint of severe dysuria. He states that he has had profuse, yellow discharge from his penis, which was confirmed on exam.  He says this began about 4-5 days since his last sexually encounter with a new partner. A discharge sample is sent for laboratory analysis, but still remains pending.  He has no known drug allergies. What is the most appropriate initial therapy for EB?