The Nurse Is Preparing to Weigh a Client on a Digital

question 27

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to weigh a client on a digital scale. Which intervention should the nurse implement to obtain an accurate weight?

• A) Calibrate the scale.
• B) Ensure the scale has a capacity to hold greater than 159 kg.
• C) Ask the client to remove their shoes.
• D) Have the client stand on the scale facing backward.

Identify various technologies used in diagnosing neurological conditions like multiple sclerosis.

Explain the concept of saltatory conduction and its efficiency in neural communication.

Understand the role of EPSPs and IPSPs in neuronal signaling.

Grasp the concept of spatial summation and its significance in action potential generation.

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Definitions:

Decentralized Management

A management structure where decision-making is spread out to more local or lower levels within the organization, as opposed to being concentrated at a central command point.

Staff Nurses

Registered nurses who work primarily in hospitals or healthcare facilities providing direct care to patients.

Nurse Manager

A registered nurse who holds a managerial position, responsible for directing and coordinating the activities of nursing staff in a healthcare facility.

Nursing Assistive Personnel

Healthcare workers who provide basic nursing care under the supervision of registered nurses or licensed practical nurses, including tasks like bathing and feeding patients.