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Wallace took an anxiety test when he was in the sixth grade. He took it in the first week of a particular month and then again in the last week of the same month. On both occasions, his test scores were practically the same. In this scenario, the anxiety test Wallace took was most likely high on _________ reliability.

Michael appears so depressed that he is having trouble making it to work. Sadly when he is at work, he rarely completes his tasks with the degree of attention that they require. Additionally, his wife has started complaining because Michael is no longer interested in going places with her, the kids, or their friends. Which definition of  abnormality best fits Michael?

In SVM, what is meant by ‘soft margin’?

The nurse enters a patient’s room to administer a newly prescribed medication. The patient looks at the medication and says, “I’ve never taken that before. The last time I received a new medication, my throat swelled up and I had trouble breathing.” What should the nurse do?

The nurse is verifying a weight-based medication order for a pediatric patient. Which actions are appropriate? Select all that apply.

Which medication order requires clarification?

A patient receives a medication by IV in the hospital. At discharge, the medication is changed to oral (PO). The medication has a significant first-pass effect. What should the nurse expect?

Which statement about a free drug is correct?

A medication must be changed by the liver into its active form. A patient’s liver does not metabolize the medication well. What should the nurse expect?

Extra Credit — Nursing Judgment Answer the following question for 3 extra credit questions. To earn points, you need to thoroughly answer the question in full sentences.  You are preparing to give a patient their morning medications. The patient asks, “Why am I taking all of these medications?” You realize you recognize the medication names, but you are not confident you know why one of them was prescribed. Short Answer: What should you do before administering the medication, and why? Include at least three nursing actions in your response.