A patient comes to the ED after slipping on some chalk in her classroom. She did not fall far and was able to walk with the assistance of one of her students. What type of fracture does this patient likely have?
a) Closed, non displaced
b) Oblique
c) Impacted
d) Incomplete
Answer: d) Incomplete
You might also like to view...
Place the steps of assisting the client with combing and brushing of the hair in the appropriate order. Standard Text: Click on the down arrow for each response in the right column and select the correct choice from the list
Response 1. Brush or comb from the scalp toward the hair ends. Response 2. Move fingers through hair to loosen any larger tangles Response 3. Use a wide-tooth comb, start on either side of the head, and insert the comb with the teeth upward to the hair near the scalp. Comb through the hair in a circular motion by turning the wrist while lifting up and out. Continue until all hair is combed through, and then comb into place to shape and style. Response 4. Moisten hair lightly with water, conditioner, or an alcohol-free detangle product before combing. Response 5. Part the hair into two sections, then separate hair into two more sections.
To decrease systemic adverse effects of chemotherapy, the nurse should:
a. avoid a diet high in sodium. b. provide adequate hydration before and after chemotherapy administration. c. premedicate client with prednisone and ondansetron. d. monitor the urine specific gravity.
A concerned mother of a 4-year-old asks the nurse, "My new boyfriend was sexually abused as a child. Should I worry about the safety of my child?" The best response is:
A) "Your boyfriend's childhood experience makes him the safest person for your child to be around, as he will make sure that your daughter doesn't experience the same thing." B) "I would keep a close eye on him; most people who were sexually abused as children go on to sexually abuse others." C) "There is no evidence that someone who was sexually abused as a child is at higher risk of being an abuser." D) "Given his history, your boyfriend associates feelings of love with sexual behavior."
The nurse is educating a client who has a torn ligament about the injury. Which is the function of a ligament?
A) Provides movement to the body B) Conducts impulses to and from all parts of the body C) Connects bones to one another in the body D) Protects body parts and producing secretions