Which term describes a discoloration, or bruising, of the skin caused by leakage of blood into the subcutaneous tissue?
A. erythema
B. ecchymosis
C. edema
D. petechiae
Answer: B
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a. Bone dissolution b. A decrease in muscle strength equal to 5% per day c. Parkinson's disease d. Joint stiffness and decreased range of motion
Freud believed that an individual's personality developed through stages of sexual instinct from birth to adulthood. This is known as the __________ theory of personality development
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A nurse educator explains to student nurses Fitzpatrick's rhythm model theory. According to this theory, a patient's health
1. Is only a state of mind over matter and is controlled by the patient. 2. Is always changing and fluctuates throughout four wellness quadrants. 3. Defines how well the individual promotes his or her physical well-being. 4. Is the result of the interaction between an individual and the environment.
Which is the priority action for the emergency department charge nurse in the event of a mass casualty situation?
a. Directing medical-surgical and case man-agement nurses to assist emergency de-partment (ED) staff with critically injured victims b. Calling additional medical-surgical and critical care nursing staff to come to the hospital to assist when victims are brought in c. Informing the incident commander at the mass casualty scene about how many vic-tims may be handled by the ED d. Directing medical-surgical and critical care nurses to assist with clients who are already in the ED while the ED staff pre-pares to receive the mass casualty victims