A 42-year-old obese female with OSA, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension is admitted for community-acquired pneumonia. After multiple attempts, she is emergently intubated with ET tube size 8.5. She has been intubated for 7 days and today she has tolerated the spontaneous breathing trial. What is the next step?

What is the primary goal of psychiatric nursing?

According to Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, our need for ________ must be met before we can become motivated to satisfy our need for ________.

What drugs are commonly used in large animal practice to regulate the estrus cycle of cattle?

Which statement describes the dorsal recumbent position?

Acknowledge your understanding of this course being “hybrid”.

The PT has completed her evaluation by using the “button” test for a patient with RA. Since the patient demonstrated difficulty with the button test, what type of interventions should the PTA include in the treatment session? 

A client with a suspected mental health disorder having blood drawn to check electrolyte levels asks, “Why are you drawing my blood?” Which response by the nurse is correct in answering the client’s question?

A PT clinic in an acute care hospital utilizes PT techs to perform a variety of patient care services including transport to PT, and monitoring an established exercise program. What health care professional is directly responsible for the actions of the tech?

Which of the following is not part of standard precautions?