Battered woman syndrome is an aspect of which medical diagnosis?
a. Sexual abuse
b. Major depression
c. Impaired adjustment
d. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
D
Many of the symptoms of battered woman syndrome correspond to the symptoms of PTSD; however, battered woman syndrome has additional symptoms not delineated as part of PTSD (e.g., depression, low self-esteem, self-blame, fatalism). It is not related to the other options.
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1. Hydrogen peroxide 2. Povidone-iodine (Betadine) 3. Normal saline solution 4. Dakin's solution
Dorsiflexion of the feet is assessed by instructing the patient to
a. point the toes toward the floor. c. turn the soles of the feet outward. b. point the toes toward the chest. d. turn the soles of the feet inward.
The process of implantation is characterized by which of following processes? Select all that apply
1. The trophoblast attaches itself to the surface of the endometrium. 2. The most frequent site of attachment is the lower part of the anterior uterine wall. 3. Between 7 and 10 days, the zona pellucida disappears and the blastocyst implants itself in the uterine lining. 4. The lining of the uterus thins below the implanted blastocyst. 5. The cells of the trophoblast grow down into the uterine lining, forming the chorionic villi. Correct
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1. "Infants should not have acetaminophen (Tylenol) because it damages the liver." 2. "It is best if the pediatrician is called; he can be asked this question." 3. "It is fine to use the same medicine for both children." 4. "Infant drops should be used for the baby; they are different from liquid medicine."