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
Which opproach would be most effective when the nurse on the odolescent unit is planning to discuss smoking prevention? A Shoring personal experiences with a smoking-cessation program B Showing pictures of the effects of smoking on the cardiopulmonary system C Presenting information on how smoking offects appearance and odor of the breath D Citing statistics about the relationship between smoking and cardiopulmonary diseases
The nurse would include which instruction to the parents of a child being treated with oral ampicillin for otitis media? A Complete the entire course of antibiotic therapy. B Herbol fever remedies are highly discouraged. C Administer the medication with meals. D Stop the antibiotic therapy when the child no longer has a fever.
A client with Loennec cirrhosis experiences ascites, jaundice, and confusion. Which is a nursing priority when caring for this client? A Correcting nutritional deficiencies B Measuring abdominal girth every day C Providing for the client's physical safety D Placing the client in the high-Fowler position
Which reason is considered a contraindication for planned cesarean delivery? A Placenta previa B Breech presentation C Previous uterine surgery D Convenience of patient
Which antidysrhythmic drug is used to prevent sustained ventricular tachycardia? A Esmolol B Lidocaine C Flecainide D Digoxin
Where on the maternal abdomen would the nurse place the fetal heart transducer when the fetus is in the left socrum anterior position? A Left lower quadrant B Left upper quadrant C Right upper quadrant D Midline lower quadrant
Which statement accurately describes primary prevention? A Directed ot rehobilitation rather than treatment B Applied to clients who are physically and emotionally healthy C Includes screening techniques and the treatment of the early stages of a disease D Focuses on individuols who are ill and have a possibility for developing complications
Which process would a nursing student describe as the movement of electrolytes within a body compartment by random movements? Diffusion Facilitated diffusion Active transport Sodium-potassium pump
A person with which condition is most at risk for developing a pulmonary embolism? A Asthma B Broken arm C Immobilized for 1 week D Deep vein thrombosis in the femoral vein
What acid-base imbalance results from hyperventilation? Respiratory acidosis Respiratory alkalosis Metabolic acidosis Metabolic alkalosis
