A female patient with osteoporosis comes to the ED after falling suddenly while opening her car door. She said it felt as though her "leg gave away" and caused her to fall. What type of fracture does this patient likely have?
a) Pathologic (spontaneous)
b) Spiral
c) Impacted
d) Incomplete
Answer: a) Pathologic (spontaneous)
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A client in her 20th week of gestation has arrived at a prenatal clinic for a checkup. The ultrasound examination indicates an esophageal anomaly. Which of the following findings helps in the prenatal identification of an esophageal anomaly?
A) Absence of a fetal fluid-filled stomach bubble B) Decreased nuchal translucency in the fetus C) Decreased fundal height of the uterus D) Oligohydramnios in the client
A hospice is
a. A skilled nursing facility b. A home health care agency c. A health care program for persons who present dangers to themselves or others d. A health care agency or program for per-sons who are dying
What is the strength of 120 gm of ointment that is compounded with 3 gm of triamcinolone powder and petrolatum?
a. 3% b. 2.5% c. 0.25% d. 0.3%