Which are part of the skill set necessary for the LVN transitioning to a RN role? Select all that apply. 

The Nurse Practice Act provides guidelines regarding pain management including the following nursing functions (MARK ALL THAT APPLY)

Name the pale blue/green spirals at the end of the nerves in this image (not the veins): Skin- 7.jpg  

A patient with acute pancreatitis has an nasogastric tube (NG) tube to suction and is nothing by mouth (NPO).  What information will the nurse teach the patient regarding the expected outcome of the treatments?

The “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy of the U.S. military was passed as a compromise when resistance mounted to President Clinton’s initial plans to repeal the ban on gay and lesbian members of the military.

Which of the following is a critical nursing assessment for a newborn immediately after birth?

Glass walls

Like most other non-dominant group members, overweight people

The nurse is caring for a post operative patient who is complaining of severe 8/10 pain, mild nausea, and inability to void for 3 hours.  Which intervention is the priority?

Match the following postoperative intervention with the correct complication the intervention is preventing. Answers may be used more than once.