During a digital examination of the vagina, the cervix is noted to be positioned posteriorly. On bimanual examination of this woman, you would expect to palpate a(n) ___________ uterus
a. retroverted
b. anteverted
c. midline
d. laterally deviated
B
The position of the cervix correlates with the position of the uterus. A cervix that is pointing posteriorly indicates an anteverted uterus.
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A. Focus on your breathing; repeat the exercise for 2 to 5 minutes. B. With each breath, pay attention to muscular sensations that accompany abdominal expansion. C. Hold the breath for 3 seconds. D. Find a comfortable position. Relax the shoulders and chest; let the body relax. E. Take a deep breath through the nose, expanding the abdomen. F. Exhale slowly through the nose, telling the body to relax.
Which of the following statements is evidence that supports the programmed theory of aging?
A) The life spans attained by parents and their offspring are negatively correlated. B) Mutations perpetuate themselves through each cycle of cell division. C) In cultures, cells go through a finite number of cell divisions before dying. D) In cultures, cells from older donors divide faster than those from younger donors.
The leadership team is reviewing the business-continuity plan for IT. Which should be included in this plan? Select all that apply.
A) Servers B) Air conditioning C) Networking equipment D) Linen and water pitchers E) Storage devices and media
The depressed patient who has been taking amitriptyline (Elavil) for the past 2 weeks complains of still feeling depressed and wants to abandon the drug. The nurse's most helpful response would be:
a. "All drugs don't work for all people. I will talk to the physician about a new order for a different drug." b. "You probably should quit taking Elavil if it is not helping you." c. "Sometimes drinking a small glass of wine with meals helps." d. "These drugs take several weeks to be-come effective."