The nurse who measures a client's triceps with a caliper would document the result as which of the following anthropometric measurements?
1. body mass index
2. height-weight table
3. fat fold
4. mid-arm muscle circumference
ANS: 3
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A) Dry mouth B) Hypernatremia C) Fatigue D) Hypoglycemia
Some elderly patients may exhibit a pattern of behaviors that include insomnia, chain smoking, increased blood pressure, and frequency of voiding. What is one way a nurse can help them?
A) Prepare them for all expected activities. B) Encourage them to enroll in stimulating classes. C) Have barriers installed to prevent their wandering. D) Encourage them to drink wine with dinner.
When a nurse is counseling a woman for primary dysmenorrhea, which non-pharmacologic intervention might be recommended?
a. Increasing the intake of red meat and simple carbohydrates b. Reducing the intake of diuretic foods, such as peaches and asparagus c. Temporarily substituting physical activity for a sedentary lifestyle d. Using a heating pad on the abdomen to relieve cramping
Which definition of disability is being used when a disability is considered to be a function of physical characteristics that place an individual at a disadvantage when compared to those with-out the characteristics?
a. The Social Model of Disability b. The Medical Model of Disability c. The Webster Dictionary definition of disability d. The Social Security Administration definition of disability