Health

Definition: In the term onychomycosis, the suffix means Multiple Choice condition syndrome oction loss of infection

The nurse recommends that when in bed,a client who has osteoarthritis should lie in the supine or prone position The client states that these positions are uncomfortable for the knees and hips. Which action would the nurse take? Encourage the client to maintain extension for specific periods of time. Urge the client to lie in whatever position is most comfortable. Insert a pillow under the client's knees to relieve discomfort. Place the client in the semi-Fowler position most of the time.

17. After mastoid surgery.an 81-year-old client has been identified as needing assistance in the home. What would be the primary focus of this client's home care? a. Preparation of nutritious meals and avoidance of contraindicated foods b. Ensuring the client receives adequate rest each day c. Helping the client adapt to temporary hearing loss d. Assisting the client with ambulation as needed to avoid falling

Which of the following recommendations is consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans? a. Balance the food that you eat with physical activity. b. Reduce intake of fat and cholesterol. c. Eat an excess amount of food to ensure nutrient density. d. Choose a diet with plenty of milk and meat products. e. Continue current intake of fruits and vegetables

A client is diagnoses with a chondroma in their left hand. How would the nurse explain this diagnosis to the client? It is a cancerous tumor of the cartilage. It is a benign tumor of the cartilage. It is a cancerous tumor of the muscle. It is a benign tumor of the muscle.

Signs or symptoms of an infection to report to the nurse include: Loss of appetite Nausea Chills Headache

When a patient has been moved from a wheelchair to the examination table and then needs to remove clothing, you should: get someone to help you. let the provider undress the patient. leave the patient alone to undress. undress the patient by yourself.

Which of the following is not an example of proper body mechanics when moving a patient from a wheelchair to an examination table? Bend your knees. Have the patient place their hands on your shoulders. Lock the wheels on the wheelchair before assisting the patient. Place your hands under the gait belt and assist patient to a standing position.

When using a gait belt to assist a patient in standing from a sitting position, you should not grasp it from the: left side. right side. back. none of the above.

Paper towels and biohazard bags are commonly kept: in a separate storage area. in the examination cabinet drawers. in a supply cabinet in the examination room. under the examinatior table.