In preparation for relocating to another state the nurse contacts the state board of nursing to obtain the necessary transfer of nursing license. Where will the nurse learn about continuing education requirements for the new state of practice?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The state board of nursing notifies nurses about continuing education requirements and any changes, as they regulate licensure in each state.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: For a comatose patient with weak breathing, placing cotton wool near the nostrils to observe fluttering (B) is a non-invasive, effective way to count respirations without disturbing the patient. Chest movement (A) or breath sounds (C) may be too subtle, and airflow (D) requires close proximity.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Medical asepsis reduces pathogen spread (e.g., handwashing), unlike sterilization (A) of surgical asepsis. It’s not surgery-specific (C) and includes hygiene (D).

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Sims’ allows rectal access and drainage. Supine (B) and prone (C) limit access, lithotomy (D) is gynecological.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Surgical asepsis (sterility) is critical for dressing changes to prevent infection, not handwashing (A), meals (C), or oral meds (D).