Which is an accurate definition of impairment?

a. A problem in body function or structure
b. A restriction or inability to perform an activity in a normal manner
c. A defect that affects society on a macro level
d. A disadvantage resulting from a disability that prevents fulfillment of an expected role


Ans: a. A problem in body function or structure

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a. Elementary and Secondary Education Act b. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) c. No Child Left Behind Act d. Education for All Handicapped Children Act

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Which of the following steps of the communication process does the community health nurse who is serving as the sender have the most control of? Select all that apply

A) The receiver B) The decoding C) The message D) The channel E) The feedback loop F) The encoding

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The neonatal intensive care nurse implements several actions to prevent further complications in a newly admitted, premature infant. The nurse finds these actions in what type of document?

1. Standardized care plan 2. Protocol 3. Standards of care 4. Policy and procedure manual

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A patient with severe osteoarthritis of the left knee has undergone left-knee arthroplasty with replacement of the total knee joint with a plastic prosthesis. Postoperatively, the nurse expects care of the leg to include

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