When performing passive range-of-motion (ROM) exercises, the number of times the nurse should move each joint through the ROM is:
a. three.
b. four.
c. five.
d. six.
C
Each movement should be repeated five times.
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1. The elderly have few wrecks, as they are more cautious drivers. 2. There are few studies available looking at this particular concern. 3. The risks of seniors over age 80 are similar to those of teen drivers. 4. Accidents are the result of cognitive changes not related to sensory problems.
In workplaces where there is a pervasive lack of open, honest, and respectful dialogue among professionals, common consequences include all of the following EXCEPT
A. Substandard teamwork B. More errors C. Physical and psychological injuries to healthcare professionals D. Increased overtime
The nurse prepares to perform a z-track injection to a client. Place the steps of the procedure in correct order. A) Maintain displacement and insert needle at a 90-degree angle.B) Inject medication slowly, keeping skin taut.C) Pull skin 2.5-3.8 cm (1-1. in.) laterally away from the injection site.D) Withdraw needle.E) Release retracted skin.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
After describing the Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching (MERLOT) site as an excellent source for learning resources,
the instructor determines that the students have understood the information when they state which of the following? A) It contains hundreds of learning activities. B) Users can access other digital libraries. C) No membership is required. D) Activities require a user fee.