What number of flexible cervical vertebrae make up the neck?
a. 5 c. 9
b. 7 d. 11
B
The neck is made up of seven flexible cervical vertebrae that support the head while allowing it maximum mobility.
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a. "Sleep needs may change during growth spurts." b. "Children sleep 10 hours a day." c. "Toddlers will often resist going to bed." d. "The bedtime routine can vary."
The nurse cautions that the technique of "tight control" of hyperglycemia is not recommended for the older adult because the older adult:
a. may not be able to test and administer sliding-scale insulin. b. is at a lower risk for hyperglycemia. c. is prone to cardiovascular problems resul-tant from hypoglycemia. d. has an unstable metabolic rate.
The nurse is evaluating outcomes for teaching provided to the mother of a school-age child with an itchy rash. Which outcome indicates that teaching has been effective?
A) Mother applies hot compresses to itchy skin areas every few hours B) Child drinks a glass of water every 1 to 2 hours throughout the day C) Child showers in hot water and uses soap on the rash every morning D) Child wearing long denim pants and a long-sleeve shirt while playing outside
The nurse is caring for a client who has had a temperature of 38.8°C for the past 24 hours. When medicating the client for pain, the nurse is aware that:
A) elimination of the drug may be prolonged. B) the analgesic should be given by a parenteral route. C) the analgesic effect may be shortened. D) absorption of the drug will be reduced.