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londonang · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Roberta is a nursing student who works for a busy postanesthesia unit in a same day surgery center. A 38-year-old postoperative patient who had just undergone a unilateral oophorectomy began developing problems.

The nurse asked Roberta to continue to monitor the vital signs while she contacted the surgeon. The best place for Roberta to monitor the patient's pulse is which of the following sites? A. Femoral
B. Radial
C. Carotid
D. Brachial

Question 2

A student nurse has been studying hard throughout her nursing program to prepare for the licensure examination. This is an examination that she must pass before she can practice nursing in her state. NCLEX stands for __________ Examination.

A. Nursing Council of Licensing
B. Nightingale Code of Licensure
C. Nursing Code of Licensure
D. National Council Licensure

dellikani2015 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
When a patient's condition suddenly deteriorates, use the carotid site to quickly find a pulse.

Answer to Question 2

D
To be licensed in a state, a nurse must have a passing score on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) to obtain the initial license and meet the educational requirements set by the state.