Which of the following verbal operants is controlled by nonverbal stimuli and reinforced nonspecifically?

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40. The nurse is checking post-op prescriptions and planning care for a 110lb pediatric patient after undergoing surgery to treat scoliosis. The doctor has prescribed morphine sulfate, 8mg SQ every 4 hours PRN for pain. The pediatric medication reference states that the safe dose is 0.1 to 0.2mg/kg/dose every 4 hours. From this information, what does the nurse determine about the prescription?

14. The nurse is assessing for signs and symptoms of an infection in a client who had an open reduction and has a cast on.  Which of the following assessments would indicate an infection was present?

19. A client has been in a supine position for two hours. What areas will the nurse closely assess for pressure ulcer formation?

22. The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is preparing to transfer the patient to the wheelchair and is being evaluated by the charge nurse. Which of the following is most important for the UAP to perform?

21. The charge nurse instructs the LPN to place the client in semi-fowlers position with pillows under each arm. What is the purpose in performing this skill? 

24. The physician has ordered all of the following types of exercises. Which exercise will help the most in preventing the complications of immobility?

33. The nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a patient who has a bone fracture that is splintered or shattered into numerous fragments. Which of the following describes this type of fracture?

28. The client with total knee arthroplasty is ordered to have a continuous passive motion (CPM) machine. Which of the following education guidelines will the nurse provide the patient regarding the use of the CPM machine?