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In this axial CT of the spine, the indicated numbers most likely represent…

The hepatic vein empties into the…

This patient is at risk for __________.  

Which of the following is an important teaching point for a patient using a nasal cannula at home?

Which of the following actions is part of best practice for central line to prevent CLABSI?

The home health nurse helps a patient schedule an appointment with a chiropractor because of chronic back pain, instructing the patient that the chiropractic treatment will involve:

You are caring for a patient with C-Diff (Clostridium Difficile).    You have to put the patient in precautions. You must use wipes to clean and disinfect all equipment, since wipes do not kill the C. diff spores. You must continue isolate the patient until after the diarrhea stops. 

A nurse performing oral suctioning on an adult patient should set the wall suction machine so that the suction pressure is between:

A meal tray arrives for a patient who is receiving 24% oxygen via a Venturi mask. Which should the nurse do to meet this patient’s needs?

The nurse is caring for a patient with pneumonia. On entering the room, the nurse finds the patient lying in bed, coughing and unable to clear secretions. What should the nurse do first?