A patient has presented to the emergency room with a fracture of the nose that has resulted in a skin tear and involvement of the mucous membranes of the nasal passages
The emergency room nurse is aware that this description likely indicates which type of fracture?
A) Compression
B) Open
C) Impacted
D) Transverse
B
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A) Take two aspirin on arising. B) Delay toothbrushing until noon. C) Delay breakfast until midmorning. D) Take a teaspoon of baking soda before breakfast.
While conducting a physical examination of the thorax, a nurse notes and documents breath sounds as moderate "blowing" sounds with equal inspiration and expiration. What type of breath sounds are these?
A) bronchial B) bronchovesicular C) vesicular D) adventitious
When assessing a patient in the first stage of labor, what does the nurse recognize as the most conclusive assessment that uterine contractions are effective?
A) Engagement of fetus B) Dilatation of cervix C) Rupture of amniotic membranes D) Bloody show