A nurse is inspecting the ear canals and tympanic membranes of an 18-month-old child. How would the pinna be moved to achieve better visualization?
A) There is no need to move the pinna.
B) Gently pull the pinna up and back.
C) Gently pull the pinna down and back.
D) Pull the pinna parallel to the side of the head.
C
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The nurse should recognize that this woman is experiencing the effects of: A) A Colles' fracture B) A compression fracture C) A stress fracture D) An impacted fracture
An instructor is teaching students the importance of understanding the changes brought about by aging that are not indicative of disease. The instructor points out that additional instruction is required when a student says:
1. "Men and women will no longer have a need for sexual intimacy." 2. "Blood flow and oxygen use in the brain will decrease." 3. "There will be a decrease in bone density." 4. "Bladder capacity will decrease because of loss of muscle tone."
A nurse is using the provisions of the Family Medical Leave legislation. Which of the following actions would the nurse take?
a. Resigning from employment, but retaining health insurance b. Sharing family information with col-leagues c. Providing Medicaid to a family who can-not afford health insurance d. Taking a defined time off of work for family events without fear of job loss
The teaching plan for the parents of a 3-year-old child with amblyopia ("lazy eye") should include what instruction?
a. Apply a patch to the child's eyeglass lenses. b. Apply a patch only during waking hours. c. Apply a patch over the "bad" eye to strengthen it. d. Cover the "good" eye completely with a patch.