Fractures of the shaft of the bones of the forearm occur more frequently in children but can occur in adults. True False
When any of the bones of the hand are fractured,the objectives of treatment are to regain maximum function of the hand and minimize cosmetic deformities. True False
MRI is the diagnostic study of choice for hand fractures. True False
What is the main ingredient in disclosing solution? Select one: a. a. Trace solution b. a. Plaque lite c. a. Dis-plaque d. a.Erythrosine dye
Volkmann ischemia may need to be treated with needle aspiration. True False
Humeral neck fractures most often result from a fall onto an outstretched hand; they mostly occur in men over 60. True False
Which of these is the best source of information about a health product? A. Celebrity endorsers B. Empirical evidence C. Advertisements D. The company website
Which condition would cause a pregnant patient to feel faint , lightheaded, dizzy,and agitated? Hypervolemia Pseudoanemia Decreased peristalsis Supine hypotension syndrome
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking acetazolamide for chronic open-angle glaucoma Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to monitor for and report to the primary care provider? Tingling of fingers Constipation Weight gain Oliguria
What patient position will optimize visualization of the pelvic organs? A. Kraske position B. Reverse trendelenburg position C. Fowler position D. Trendelenburg position
A pharmacy technician receives a call from a patient who asks if it is safe to take aspirin with her prescribed medication. Which of the following actions should the technician take? Check the drug-to -drug interaction in a reference. Refer the patient's question to the pharmacist. Ask the patient to bring the prescription back to the pharmacy. Tell the patient to contact the prescriber.
How is the color fading technique performed? A. polish the whole nail one solid color then add a stripe of a contrasting color down the middle B. apply the two main colors in a very thick manner in the area where they blend, and more thinly on the rest of the nail C. apply the two main colors very thinly in the area where they blend, and more thickly on the rest of the nail D. use your fingers to gently blend several colors on the nail bed and nail tip
In patients undergoing bunionectomy, a single intraoperative dose of bupivacaine/meloxicam: Reduced pain intensity scores more than bupivacaine HCl alone over the first 72 hours Reduced pain intensity scores more than placebo over the first 96 hours Did not reduce opioid consumption compared to placebo All of the above
A nurse manager is looking at ways to improve the admission process from the emergency department to the inpatient unit. Which tool would be most appropriate for the nurse manager to use? Flowchart Spreadsheet Project management software Gantt chart
A group of nurses are attending an in-service program on computerized documentation Which benefit would the group expect to hear as the major impact of using a computerized provider order entry (CPOE) system? Time savings Cost-effectiveness Enhanced understanding Improved client safety
A nurse is collecting data about wait times for certain diagnoses across all emergency departments in hospitals in the United States. The nurse is most likely using which source for the data? Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality DataFerrett Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services World Health Organization Data
A nurse administrator is reviewing a report about the agency's nursing units and the care they provide The results have been compared and benchmarked to similar units from other agencies . The administrator is reviewing a report from the: Consumer Assessment of Health Providers and Systems, Hospita Survey (HCAHPS). National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI). Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Joint Commission.
The medical term stomatitis refers to a(n) Multiple Choice infection of the teeth. Inflammation of the tongue. infection of the mouth. swelling of the tongue. inflammation of the gums.
A nurse manager is using real-time information on key performance indicators to guide decision -making. Which is the nurse using? Throughput Core measures Dashboards Benchmarking
8. What action should be taken to help prevent skin maceration from 2 sling? A. Provide padding for the patient's axilla on the side of the sling. B. Sprinkle powder on the skin beneath the sling. C. At points that may rub, coat the sling with a water -soluble lubricant. D. Instruct the patient to remove the sling for several minutes every hour.
