The shape of the spinal column and the resilient intervertebral disks facilitate:
A. greater mobility of the spinal column.
B. the ability to coordinate movement between the upper extremities and lower extremities.
C. ease and coordination of head and neck movement.
D. the ability to absorb a great deal of shock.
Ans: D. the ability to absorb a great deal of shock.
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A. An ileostomy is the result of long-standing history of diverticulitis. B. A colostomy produces a semiliquid effluent. C. Clients with an ileostomy require a greater fluid intake. D. A colostomy client never has an irrigation performed.
"I don't understand," a woman said. "I know I'm eligible for Medicare part A and it's free. Part B isn't free. When will I ever use it?" Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?
a. "Part A is only for hospital bills. Most care is given on an outpatient basis. Part B pays a large portion of those costs." b. "Part A is a benefit because you paid into Social Security for more than 10 years. In comparison, part B is optional if you want that additional insurance." c. "Part B is easy to pay for; they take the cost out of your Social Security check each month." d. "Researchers have found that people don't waste health care resources if they have to pay a bit for them."
The nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a client with heart failure. The nurse obtains an apical pulse rate for 1 minute and determines a rate of 52 beats/minute. What is the first action by the nurse?
A) Administer the medication and inform the charge nurse about the rate. B) Withhold the medication and notify the physician of the heart rate. C) Administer atropine to speed the heart rate and then administer the digoxin. D) Administer the medications and then notify the physician.
Which of the following is not considered an area of competency that a nurse should master to be able to assist a patient with sexual health issues?
a. young age of first sexual experience c. active listening skills b. comfort with own sexuality d. knowledge about sexuality in illness