The nurse is preparing to palpate the submental lymph node. Which anatomical location should the nurse palpate?
A. At the junction of the posterior and lateral walls of the pharynx at the angle of the jaw.
B. Behind the tip at the mandible midline.
C. Under the chin.
D. At the base of the skull.
Answer: B
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Which characteristics best describe nursing students in the early nursing schools?
A) Intelligent, focused, and self-directed B) Optimistic, well educated, and relaxed C) Glamorous, carefree, and independent D) Subservient, respectful of rank, and dependent
A client comes to the reproductive health clinic and reports that she woke up in a strange room this morning, her perineal area is sore, and she can't clearly remember what happened the previous evening
The client says that she is afraid that she was a victim of a drug-facilitated sexual assault. Which statement should the nurse include when discussing this possibility with the client? 1. "Drinking alcohol can lead to uninhibited sexual behavior, which is not the same as rape." 2. "Some men use drugs mixed into a drink to subdue a potential victim prior to a rape." 3. "It is rare that a woman doesn't remember what happened if she is actually raped." 4. "We need to check for forensic evidence of rape before we can be sure what happened."
The nurse is assessing an 8-month-old infant for head lag, pulling the infant by the hands from a supine to a sitting position. The head does not stay in line with the body then being pulled forward
Which of the following statements best represents the significance of this finding? a. This is a normal finding, as the infant's head will not stay in line until after 8 months of age. b. The nurse has not conducted the test correctly and must do it again using proper technique. c. Significant head lag after the age of 6 months may indicate brain injury and needs further investigations. d. Head lag should not be tested until the child is over 1 year of age.