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Identify the landmark indicated by the arrow and indicate if the bone is left or right.

Identify this bone and landmark.

Insert the correct response. Round to nearest hundredth if the dose is less than 1 mL. Round to nearest tenth if the dose is greater than 1 mL. A patient has orders for Fragmin 10,000 international units twice a day for DVT prevention. The Fragmin is available in 5000 international units per 0.4 milliliter vials. How many milliliters would the nurse administer with each dose? __________

A charge nurse is leading a team composed of several experienced LPN’s and UAP’s. The charge nurse often delegates most decisions to the team and provides very little guidance. Which leadership style is this and what risk may it pose?

Insert the correct response. Round to nearest hundredth if the dose is less than 1 mL. Round to nearest tenth if the dose is greater than 1 mL. The physician orders Solu-Cortef 90 mg IM q8 h. How many milliliters will the nurse administer? ____________________

A nurse is caring for a patient with a Living Will refusing artificial nutrition. The family insists on tube feeding. What is the nurse’s best response?

A nurse is organizing the sequence of client tasks and considers potential interruptions during the shift. What would be the best approach to manage time disruptions?

An older adult patient with age-related presbyopia is having difficulty reading small print up close. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to help improve their reading ability?

The nurse in an HCP’s office is assisting with the removal of impacted cerumen from the ear canal of an older adult patient. The patient asks why this has become a bigger problem with age. What should the nurse tell the patient?

A patient receiving antibiotics such as gentamicin reports difficulty hearing and feels off balance. Which condition might the nurse suspect?