A group of students is reviewing information related to the major bones of the skeleton. The students demonstrate understanding of the material when they identify which of the following as part of the axial skeleton?
A) Humerus
B) Femur
C) Vertebral column
D) Carpals
C
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What is the nursing care priority? A) Monitor respiratory system closely B) Prevent hazards of immobility C) Emotional support for patient and family D) Control musculoskeletal pain
The growing number of elderly in our population is primarily due to:
1. global warming. 2. more people are graduating from college. 3. improved healthcare. 4. Social Security and Medicare.
A nursing home resident has been prescribed to take 20 mg of prednisolone immediately. The facility does not have prednisolone, only prednisone. What is your best action?
a. Substitute prednisone for prednisolone because they are both corticosteroids. b. Hold the dose until the pharmacy opens the next day. c. Notify the prescriber immediately of this situation. d. Administer the parenteral form of the drug.
Microbes that live and grow in a certain area are:
a. non-pathogens. b. pathogens. c. normal flora. d. spores.