What is the purpose of a trochanter roll?
A. To keep the hands from flexing tightly
B. To keep hips and legs in line with the spine
C. To give extra support to the patient's back
D. To prevent footdrop
Answer: B
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A. Continuously B. Every 5 minutes C. Every 15 minutes D. Every 30 minutes
A nurse is facilitating a group for family members of recently diagnosed Alzheimer's patients. Which of the nurse's following teaching points about the etiology of Alzheimer's disease is most accurate?
A) "There are a number of factors that cause Alzheimer's disease, and modification or removal of many of these can cause a significant improvement in your loved one's condition.". B) "Unfortunately we still do not really know anything about what exactly causes Alzheimer's.". C) "Science has recently discovered the direct link between diet and the development of Alzheimer's disease.". D) "Alzheimer's appears to result from a combination of genetic and environmental factors and no one theory can explain it.".
It is critical for the perinatal nurse to learn, as part of the facility's policies and procedures, to immediately perform a vaginal examination on a woman who presents with vaginal bleeding after twenty-four weeks gestation
A) True B) False
The nurse is having difficulty coping with the impending death of a child. Who is the best resource for the nurse to consult during this difficult situation?
1. Other staff nurses 2. Hospice nurses 3. Unit nurse manager 4. Nurse's spouse