Footdrop is:

a. Bending a body part
b. Straightening a body part
c. A toe-up motion of the foot at the ankle
d. When the foot falls down at the ankle


D

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The postpartum period (puerperium) extends from:

a. Delivery of the infant to delivery of the placenta b. Expulsion of the placenta to closure of the cervical os c. Onset of labor to discharge from the hospital or birthing center d. Childbirth to the return of the uterus and other organs to a pre-pregnant state

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The nurse is working with a child newly enrolled in an English as a Second Language class. The nurse wants to teach the child about the importance of hand washing before meals and to not eat food dropped on the exam room floor

The best way to evaluate the child's understanding of hygienic nutrition is to: 1. Have the child repeat his interpretation of the information that was taught. 2. Schedule a medical interpreter to accompany the patient to his next visit. 3. Provide written materials in English about hygiene and diet for the client to take home. 4. Have the nurse model proper hand washing before examining the child, and throw out the dropped cookie.

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When admitting a patient to the hospital, the nurse notes the patient has mild sunburn. How should the nurse document this finding?

a. Dyspnea b. Cyanosis c. Erythema d. Ecchymosis

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Hospitals are categorized by a number of different criteria, including ownership, the care that is provided, and the size of the hospital. Which type of hospital is funded by the federal government?

A) A county hospital B) A hospital affiliated with a university C) A Veterans Administration hospital D) A proprietary hospital

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