The nurse documents that a school-age child has papules on the left forearm. Which statement best describes a papule?
A) Redness of the skin produced by congestion of the capillaries
B) Small, circumscribed, solid elevation of the skin
C) Discolored skin spot not elevated at the surface
D) Small elevation of epidermis filled with a viscous fluid
Ans: B
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A pregnant woman states, "I just know labor will be so painful that I won't be able to stand it. I know it sounds awful, but I really dread going into labor." The nurse responds by stating, "Oh, don't worry about labor so much. I have been through it,
and although it is painful, many good medications are available to decrease the pain." Which statement is true regarding this response? The nurse's reply was a: a. Therapeutic response. By sharing something personal, the nurse gives hope to this woman. b. Nontherapeutic response. By providing false reassurance, the nurse actually cut off further discussion of the woman's fears. c. Therapeutic response. By providing information about the medications available, the nurse is giving information to the woman. d. Nontherapeutic response. The nurse is essentially giving the message to the woman that labor cannot be tolerated without medication.
Recruiting participants for a study by offering them a sizeable amount of money, travel expense, and reimbursement of medical fees can be considered a form of:
a. full disclosure. c. right to fair treatment. b. coercion. d. compensation.
Eric, age 5, has enuresis. The probable cause is:
A. Anatomical disease. B. Neurological disease. C. A psychological problem. D. Maturational delay.
The advantages of the ventrogluteal muscle as an injection site in young children include which of the following (Select all that apply)?
a. Less painful than vastus lateralis b. Free of important nerves and vascular structures c. Cannot be used when child reaches a weight of 20 pounds d. Increased subcutaneous fat, which increases drug absorption e. Easily identified by major landmarks