During a football game, a player was struck on the lateral side of the left leg while his feet were firmly planted. He is complaining of left knee pain. To examine the left knee, you should initially perform the __________ test
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
valgus stress
The injury described will most likely result in a medial meniscus or medial collateral ligament damage. Your initial assessment would be to apply the valgus stress test to assess the medial me-niscus.
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Restraining an angry, competent patient against his or her wishes is an intentional tort because the nurse
a. did not document the patient's need for restraints in the nursing notes. b. failed to get a physician's order for restraints. c. purposefully restrained the patient against his or her wishes. d. reassured the patient that the restraints were needed to maintain safety.
The nurse is teaching a client how to prevent transmitting HIV to his sexual partner. Which statement by the client indicates that additional teaching is needed?
a. "I can throw the condoms in the trash af-ter I have used them." b. "I will store my condoms in my wallet so they are always handy." c. "Water-based lubricants are best to pre-vent condom breakage." d. "The condom needs to stay on until I withdraw my penis."
A nurse is working with a group of middle-aged adults, and has decided to set up an educational session regarding the psychosocial development of this age group
According to Erikson's theory, what activity would best meet the needs of this stage? A) Helping the members of this group find appropriate civic responsibility B) Providing opportunity to mentor school-age children C) Assisting the group members to look at their life accomplishments D) Giving the group handouts regarding peer socialization
A nurse receives an order from a health care provider to administer Vicodin ES, which contains 750 mg acetaminophen and 7.5 mg hydrocodone, to a patient who is experiencing 8/10 postsurgical pain
The order is to give 2 tablets every 6 hours by mouth as needed for pain. What is the nurse's best next action? a. Give the Vicodin ES to the patient immediately because the patient is experiencing severe pain. b. Ask the health care provider to verify the dosage and frequency of the medication. c. Ask the health care provider for an order for a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID). d. Ask the health care provider for an order to play music for the patient, in addition to providing the pain medication.