Before inserting an nasogastric (NG) tube, the nurse measures from the nose to the earlobe, then to the xiphoid process. What is the purpose of this measurement?

Which of the following are risk factors for falls? 

Which health care professional identifies communication disorders and evaluates a resident’s ability to swallow food and drink? 

A client with a diagnosis of asthma is admitted to the hospital with respiratory distress. Which type of adventitious lung sounds would the nurse expect to hear when performing a respiratory assessment on this client?

Which statement on the proper use of a gait belt is correct? 

A older client has informed the nurse that they have begun using over-the-counter laxatives because their friend told them it was imperative to have at least one bowel movement daily. How should the nurse best respond to this client’s statement?

A nurse is caring for a client who is to be screened for tuberculosis. Which injection route should the nurse use to inject tuberculin skin test?

Which of the following statements is true when documenting care provided by the nursing assistant? 

What is the role of the nursing assistant when the resident is receiving IV therapy?

Which of these actions is an effective way to resolve workplace conflicts between staff?