A complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practitioner offers a type of massage in which the belief is that internal organs are associated with the nerve endings on the sole of the foot,
based on the idea of energy pathways that are present in the body. This type of massage is called
1. Shiatsu.
2. Swedish.
3. Reflexology.
4. Deep tissue.
ANS: 3
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A patient tells the nurse about having an affair that has been kept secret from the spouse for many years. The patient is feeling remorseful. What should the nurse's response be to this patient?
A) "What your spouse doesn't know won't hurt her. Try to forget about it.". B) "I can't help you with that, but how about we work together on your breathing exercises?" C) "Confession is good for the soul. Why don't you tell your spouse and get it off your chest.". D) "Everyone makes mistakes. Your feelings of remorse show how much you care for your spouse.".
A new mother recalls from prenatal class that she should try to feed her newborn daugh-ter when she exhibits feeding readiness cues rather than waiting until her infant is crying frantically
On the basis of this information, this woman should feed her infant about every 2½ to 3 hours when she: a. Waves her arms in the air. b. Makes sucking motions. c. Has the hiccups. d. Stretches her legs out straight.
What diagnosis for abdominal pain best describes his symptoms and signs?
A 76-year-old retired farmer comes to your office complaining of abdominal pain, constipation, and a low-grade fever for about 3 days. He denies any nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. The only unusual thing he remembers eating is two bags of popcorn at the movies with his grandson, 3 days before his symptoms began. He denies any other recent illnesses. His past medical history is significant for coronary artery disease and high blood pressure. He has been married for over 50 years. He denies any tobacco, alcohol, or drug use. His mother died of colon cancer and his father had a stroke. On examination he appears his stated age and is in no acute distress. His temperature is 100.9 degrees and his other vital signs are unremarkable. His head, cardiac, and pulmonary examinations are normal. He has normal bowel sounds and is tender over the left lower quadrant. He has no rebound or guarding. His rectal examination is unremarkable and his fecal occult blood test is negative. His prostate is slightly enlarged but his testicular, penile, and inguinal examinations are all normal. Blood work is pending. A) Acute diverticulitis B) Acute cholecystitis C) Acute appendicitis D) Mesenteric ischemia
You accept a job at Fair Haven Nursing Center. Which does occur during new employee orienta-tion?
a. You learn to be a preceptor. b. You learn about the patients you will be assigned to the next day. c. You demonstrate procedures the nurses do. d. You learn how to use the center's supplies and equipment.