Which of the following is a well-recognized risk factor for osteoarthritis?
A) Smoking
B) Obesity
C) Weight loss
D) Less than 20 years of age
Ans: B
Feedback: Risk factors for osteoarthritis include increased age, obesity, and previous joint damage.
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The human responses to health conditions/life processes that exist in an individual, family, or community are known as a(n) _________ _______________ _____________
ANS:
A nurse is working with a client and establishing a therapeutic relationship. The nurse is aware that a good method of establishing rapport with a client is by conveying empathy with the client
Which response by the nurse best exemplifies empathy? 1. "I know just how you feel.". 2. "You seem to be frightened by the procedure.". 3. "I wouldn't be afraid, if I were you.". 4. "You shouldn't have done it that way.".
The nurse needs to irrigate the client's sigmoid colostomy. Which interventions does the nurse use to irrigate the colostomy properly? (Select all that apply.)
1. Holds irrigation bag above the ostomy site 2. Places lubricated irrigating cone into stoma 3. Places the client in the right lateral position 4. Uses warm solution to stimulate evacuation 5. Infuses irrigation solution over 60–90 minutes 6. Instructs client to breathe deeply for cramping
The nurse is discussing the proper technique for obtaining an accurate blood pressure reading with assistive nursing personnel
Which of the following statements reflect techniques that will minimize the risk of a false high systolic reading? (Select all that apply.) 1. "Slowly deflate the pressure from the cuff." 2. "Wrap the cuff snuggly around the client's arm." 3. "Always support the client's arm at the level of the heart." 4. "Be sure that the cuff is wide enough for the client's arm." 5. "Allow the arm to rest before repeating the blood pressure." 6. "Make sure your stethoscope is fitted in your ears appropriately."