A teacher who has been writing on the board in her classroom and recently has experienced pain in her shoulder every time she raises her arm above her shoulder. This pain may be caused by what musculoskeletal condition?

a. muscle strain c. normal aging
b. bursitis d. osteoporosis


B
In bursitis, the inflammation is usually the result of trauma or repetitive movements (repeated small traumas to the bursa area). The client experiences painful joint movement and tenderness in the inflamed bursa region.

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A) an additive effect. B) a synergistic effect. C) a potentiated effect. D) an antagonistic effect.

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A nurse preparing a resume for the first position is anxious to demonstrate all achievements, which included completing a rigorous accelerated program and maintaining a high GPA while also serving in many community projects and leadership positions

The applicant finds it impossible to include all the accolades on one page and researches tips for professional cover letters and resumes and learns: a. margins should be at least 0.5 inch on all four sides, making conciseness important. b. paper should be bright colored to catch the attention of the recruiter. c. legal size paper may be used when applicants have many accolades or extensive work history. d. standardized cover letters present a professional image as opposed to those that stress the applicant's perspective too heavily. e. include in the cover letter that after researching other position, this is the applicant's preference.

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Parents have a concern that their child is depressed. The nurse relates that which characteristic best describes children with depression?

a. Increased range of affective response b. Preoccupation with need to perform well in school c. Change in appetite, resulting in weight loss or gain d. Tendency to prefer play instead of schoolwork

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After being broken down into its smallest parts, food is ________ from the small intestine into the bloodstream.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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