A palpation technique using the palmar surface of the fingers to locate tissues that are easy to slip off of, such as thin, tubular muscle bellies or tissues covered with slippery fascia
What will be an ideal response?
Flat-finger palpation
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Sheila, a new coworker, tells you that she sometimes has trouble grasping things because of weakness in her fingers and hands. She suspects that she may have carpal tunnel syndrome, but she is not sure what to do about it. Which of the following tips could you give to Sheila?
A. "Don't tell the physician; if they find out you have CTS, you may lose your position." B. "Exercise your hands by striking the keys on the keyboard with force." C. "Wear a splint on the hand and forearm." D. "Try to get all of your computer work done at once, so that you can then rest your wrists." E. "Position the keyboard slightly lower than your elbows."
Divide each of the following.a. =b.
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What will be an ideal response?
A 6-year-old male presents with fever, pain, swelling, and warmth and is diagnosed with osteo-myelitis. In addition to the clinical symptoms, the nurse would expect elevations in which lab tests? (select all that apply)
a. C-reactive protein b. White blood cell count c. Red cell count d. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) e. Liver enzymes
Which of the following clinical signs is MOST suggestive of newborn hypovolemic shock?
A. Bradycardia, cyanosis, and weak pulses B. Pallor, tachycardia, and weak pulses C. Pallor, bounding pulses, and tachypnea D. Cyanosis, tachycardia, and bradypnea