A 1- to 2-inch needle should be used for intramuscular injections
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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Ella is 88 years old and was living at home until very recently. Her children, who visited her regularly, noticed she was becoming more forgetful
At first, she mislaid objects, and then she began to forget her doctor's appointments. With time, her personality changed and she became withdrawn. At home she would forget to turn off the stove or leave the kettle on until it boiled dry. After seeking advice from a gerontologist and social worker, Ella's children placed her in a nursing home with a unit equipped for patients with Alzheimer disease. What is dementia? Why is Alzheimer disease based on a "diagnosis of exclusion"? What are the macroscopic and microscopic features of the brain that are typical in Alzheimer disease? One of Ella's children brought her a new pair of slippers to wear in the nursing home. A minute after she received them, Ella could not remember the exchange and asked what they were doing on her bed. What part of the brain has largely been affected to produce this behavior, and what is the pathophysiology involved?
An associate is hired to do phlebotomy for the laboratory and is ready to work the first hour that he or she steps into the laboratory.
What must be done first
The mother of a 2 year old tells the nurse she always cleans the child's ears with a hairpin. What would the nurse tell the mother?
A) "That's not good. Use a Q-tip or your finger instead." B) "You really like to keep your child clean. Good for you!" C) "That is dangerous; you might puncture the eardrum." D) "Show me exactly how you use the hairpin."
Body mass index (BMI) is a ratio of weight to height and is used for assessing the relative health status of the person. What is a disadvantage of assessing weight with BMI?
A) Measuring BMI requires skill and time. B) BMI can be elevated for reasons other than excess fat. C) Measuring BMI is invasive to the client. D) Special equipment is needed.