How many neutrons does a cesium-134 (Cs) atom contain? 

A patient is undergoing a skin lesion biopsy and will be receiving local anesthesia.  Which of the following is considered a local anesthesia medication?

The nurse is doing a neurological exam for the patient in the intensive care unit.  Which of the following findings should be reported to the physician immediately? 

The nursing student is reviewing the best practices on how to prevent surgical sponges and instruments from being left in a body cavity after surgery.  Which of the following actions help prevent retained surgical sponges and instruments being left in the patient during surgery? Select All That Apply

An 8-year-old child has incurred a traumatic head injury following a fall from a balance beam. The child has been admitted to the pediatric neuro intensive care unit. The nurse is assessing the child at the beginning of the shift and uses the Glasgow Coma Scale sheet below as part of the assessment. The nurse notes the child opens their eyes to speech, is making incomprehensible sounds, and moves to localized pain. Which total score should the nurse document based on these findings?  

The nurse is caring for a patient preparing them for discharge after an abdominal hysterectomy.  Which of the following are essential steps in assessing a patient’s readiness for discharge from the PACU? Select All That Apply

The nurse provides care to a patient who is having a minor elective surgery later in the day. The patient has casts on both hands but is legally competent. Which action does the nurse implement during the informed consent process?

The nurse assessing a patient for cognitive functional status will use a test specified for this type of assessment.  What are some of the tests that may be used for this assessment ?  (Select all that apply)

Some members of the Operating Room team are preparing to go into surgery and are completing a surgical scrub.  Select all the correct components of a surgical scrub. Select All That Apply

A 17-year-old female presents to a primary care clinic with her mother. Her BMI is 31 kg/m². She appears anxious and avoids eye contact. On exam, she has dry skin, lanugo on her arms, and reports recent episodes of dizziness. Lab results reveal hypokalemia and mild metabolic alkalosis. When asked about eating habits, the patient states, “I try to eat healthy but sometimes I mess up and just get rid of it.” As the nurse assesses, which of the following is the priority action?