When a patient is lifted or held by a nurse, the additional weight becomes a part of the nurse's weight and should be
A) Supported with a narrow base
B) Counterbalanced by a horizontal adjustment
C) Controlled with the upper arm muscles
D) Balanced over the center of gravity
Ans: D
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a. If the drum has ruptured, then purulent drainage will result. b. Bloody or clear watery drainage can indicate a basal skull fracture. c. The auditory canal many be occluded from increased cerumen. d. Foreign bodies from the accident may cause occlusion of the canal.
A male student comes to the college health clinic. He hesitantly describes that his testis has lumps. The nurse recognizes this as a potential sign of which of the following?
a. Inguinal hernia b. Sexually transmitted infection c. Testicular cancer d. Diuretic use
Which of the following is a sign or symptom of hypothyroidism?
1. Anxiety 2. Bradycardia 3. Tachycardia 4. Weight loss
Injection drug users are at risk for other health complications. This population represents a rapidly growing source of new cases of AIDS. Emphasis is being placed on reducing the transmission of this disease through contaminated needles
A community health nurse can provide education about: 1. How and where to acquire safe needles 2. The proper way to use a needle and possible injection sites 3. AIDS transmission via heterosexual and homosexual activities 4. Cleaning needles with bleach between uses and needle exchange programs