Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is caused when the carpal tunnel compresses which location?
a. Radial artery
b. Brachial artery
c. Median nerve
d. Ulnar nerve
C
When the median nerve is compressed by the carpal tunnel to the point that numbness, pain, and tingling occur, the result is CTS.
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The nurse identifies that the fetus is at greatest risk for a. Macrosomia b. Congenital anomalies of the central nervous system c. Preterm birth d. Low birth weight
The postoperative patient is prescribed a clear liquid diet. All of the following are on the tray. Which should the nurse remove from the tray?
a. milk c. water b. apple juice d. gelatin
Bedside glucose testing is done by obtaining a blood sample from a/an
A. vein. B. capillary. C. artery. D. venule.
Which of the following statements regarding uterine fundus measurement is correct?
A) Measurement of the fundus in centimeters corresponds to the number of gestational weeks. B) If the fundus is longer than expected, it could indicate uterine growth problems. C) A shorter than expected uterine fundus measurement is most suggestive of a breech position. D) If the fundus measures 36 cm, the woman is between 32 and 34 weeks pregnant.