When taking a tympanic temperature on a patient under the age of 3,
A) pull the pinna up, then back.
B) pull the pinna down and back.
C) rotate the handle toward the chin.
D) tug the earlobe gently.
B
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An older man is concerned about his sexual performance. The nurse knows that in the absence of disease, a withdrawal from sexual activity later in life may be attributable to:
a. Side effects of medications. b. Decreased libido with aging. c. Decreased sperm production. d. Decreased pleasure from sexual intercourse.
The large, heavy, and older adult patient, post stroke, develops an infected decubitus on the sacrum during the hospital stay. When the patient goes home, about 2 weeks later, the pa-tient returns to the hospital with pneumonia
The distinction between these two infections is which of the following? 1. The decubitus infection was transmitted from other patients on the unit, but the pneumonia was transmitted from a neighbor visiting when the patient was at home. 2. The decubitus and pneumonia are caused by the same host. 3. The decubitus is termed nosocomial and the pneumonia is termed communi-ty-acquired. 4. The decubitus is considered to be caused by protozoa, whereas the pneumonia is termed unpreventable because of the size of the patient.
A person whose husband is terminally ill says, "I don't want to cry in front of him. I don't want him to know how close he is to death or how sad I am." Which response by the nurse would be most therapeutic?
a. "You're right to protect him at a time when he is so vulnerable." b. "He might be more reassured than disturbed by your tears." c. "It's important for you to know that time is running out." d. "You definitely need to be honest about your feelings."
The nurse is asked to explain acupuncture to a person. Which of the following statements concerning acupuncture would the nurse include in the explanation?
a. Acupuncture is accomplished by inserting very fine needles into various areas of subcutaneous tissue. b. Acupuncture can be used to either diagnose or treat a health deviation. c. The main focus of acupuncture is to relieve stress. d. Moxibustion is the term used to describe a disturbed energy flow, which results in disease.