The older patient has a fracture that has failed to heal. Which fracture complication best describes this situation?
a) Malunion
b) Avascular necrosis
c) Nonunion
d) Crush syndrome
Answer: c) Nonunion
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The Healthy People 2020 initiative targets the improvement of health for all. In addition to eliminating health disparities, what are the broad goals of this plan?
A) Increasing technological innovations B) Preventing treatable problems C) Applying a systematic approach to health improvement D) Increasing the quality and length of a healthy life
A nurse was granted twelve weeks' leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act for care of an adult son. At the conclusion of the twelve weeks the nurse does not want to return to work. Under which situation might the leave be extended?
1. If the son is still too sick to work 2. If the son is a member of the National Guard 3. If the son is under treatment for substance abuse 4. Under no circumstances
The nurse is teaching a group of patients about risk factors for osteoporosis. The nurse will include: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Menopause at an early age increases bone loss. 2. A family history of osteoporosis. 3. A lifetime of high calcium intake. 4. Having an active lifestyle. 5. A vitamin D deficiency.
Which of the following is not one of Hackman's six enabling conditions of effective team functioning?
a. Real team b. Clear conduct norms c. Compelling purpose d. Collaborative climate