The type of joint that has the widest range of motion in all planes is the:
a. ball-and-socket.
b. condyloid.
c. gliding.
d. saddle.
A
The ball-and-socket joint is the joint that has the widest range of motion (e.g., the hip joint). A condyloid joint may only move in two planes. A gliding joint is only able to glide. A saddle joint has no axial rotation.
You might also like to view...
Neonates normally lose ____________________ of birth weight by the third or fourth day after birth
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The adolescent continues to develop self-concept and self-esteem. Which of the following is most important to a teen's self-esteem?
A) Strong authority figures B) Spirituality C) Morals and values D) Body image
A nurse administers pure oxygen to a client during and after electroconvulsive therapy. What is the nurse's rationale for this procedure?
A. To prevent increased intracranial pressure resulting from anoxia B. To prevent hypotension, bradycardia, and bradypnea due to electrical stimulation C. To prevent anoxia due to medication-induced paralysis of respiratory muscles D. To prevent blocked airway resulting from seizure activity
When reviewing a research article, the nurse notes that a randomized controlled trial (RCT) was used. What should the nurse keep in mind concerning this type of research?
A) Is often considered the gold standard of clinical research evidence B) Yields very limited evidence regarding the results of several similar studies C) Is the most common research methodology used in nursing studies D) Is more commonly a tradition-based approach