The patient has a musculoskeletal injury that resulted from excessive stretching of a muscle or tendon. Which type best describes this patient's injury?
a) Dislocation
b) Sprain
c) Strain
d) Subluxation
Answer: c) Strain
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Your patient is sternly criticized by her doctor for not complying with the medication regimen. The patient walks out of the office and yells at the parking attendant. This may be an example of which defense mechanism?
A. Projection B. Intellectualization C. Reaction formation D. Displacement
The nurse determines that an older patient is in stage II of sleep. What did the nurse observe in this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Relaxed muscles B) Easily awakened C) Rapid respirations D) Difficult to awaken E) Minor eye movement seen
A patient has sustained a brainstem injury. Which of the following would the nurse need to keep in mind about this patient's respiratory effort?
A) There is loss of involuntary respiratory control B) The patient will respond negatively to increased stimuli C) There is an increased level of carbon dioxide in the blood D) The patient's oxygen levels in the blood will be increased
Which patient statement on cultural or religious influences on nutrition requires intervention?
1. "My grandmother makes sure I eat a serving of greens each day." 2. "I avoid milk and meat at meals because I am Jewish." 3. "My auntie sent me clay from the south to eat every day." 4. "Because I am Muslim, I do not ever eat any pork products."