A tangential, inferosuperior carpal canal wrist projection with poor positioning demonstrates su-perimposition of the pisiform and hamulus of the hamate. How should the positioning setup be adjusted for an optimal image to be obtained?
a. Externally rotate the hand.
b. Internally rotate the hand.
c. Decrease the central ray angulation.
d. Increase the central ray angulation.
B
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When approaching a resident who is visually impaired, a nursing assistant should NOT:
A. address the resident by name. B. gently touch the resident on the hand or arm. C. identify herself or himself. D. stand behind the resident.
Assessment of a patient who is having an asthma attack would include examination for:
a. state of consciousness, general appearance, vital signs, respiratory movement, skin turgor, and dryness of mucous membranes. b. state of consciousness, vital signs, general appearance, respiratory movement, and pedal edema. c. state of consciousness, general appearance, vital signs, respiratory movement, and abdominal rebound tenderness. d. general appearance, state of consciousness, vital signs, respiratory movement, and jugular vein distention.
Which of the following is NOT appropriate instruction for putting together a patient information booklet?
A. Use large print for the benefit of older adults. B. Write the booklet with the typical reader in mind. C. Provide a list of regular office hours. D. Include long paragraphs of information.
An Rh-negative woman is pregnant with her third child. She received little or no prenatal care during the first two pregnancies. Her anti-D titer is 1:512 at 30 weeks of gestation. What is the likely outcome for the baby?
a. ABO hemolytic disease of the newborn b. Rh hemolytic disease of the newborn c. No or mild hemolysis but spherocytes on the blood film d. Most likely not survive