Brenda is a nurse who works on the orthopedic unit. She knows that in addition to providing support, bones perform other functions in the body
Besides support, which of the following is the most important bone function during activity and exercise? A. Hematopoiesis
B. Protection
C. Mineral storage
D. Movement
D
Bones perform five functions in the body: support, protection, movement, mineral storage, and hematopoiesis (blood cell formation). Two of these functions—support and movement—are most important during activity and exercise. In support, bones serve as the framework and contribute to the shape, alignment, and positioning of the body parts. In movement, bones with their joints constitute levers for muscle attachment. When muscles contract and shorten, they pull on bones, producing joint movement.
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a. a daily consumption of alcohol indicates a risk for alcoholism. b. she will be at risk for abusing other substances as well. c. the fetus is placed at risk for altered brain growth. d. the fetus is at risk for severe nervous system injury.
A school nurse has sent home four children who show evidence of pediculosis capitis. What is an important instruction the nurse should include in the note being sent home to parents?
A) The child's scalp should be monitored for 48 to 72 hours before starting treatment. B) Nits may have to be manually removed from the child's hair shafts. C) The disease is self-limiting and symptoms will abate within 1 week. D) Efforts should be made to improve the child's level of hygiene.
Which of the following statements best reflects the client's perception of the female role?
1. "My wife bakes the best bread." 2. "All of my daughters are stay-at-home moms." 3. "I don't understand why a woman would want to be a coal miner." 4. "We are so proud; our granddaughter got accepted into law school."
The pathogenic approach directs nurses towards
1. Promotion of greater levels of positive health. 2. Teaching about common disease processes 3. Acute care management of chronic disease. 4. Disease prevention, risk appraisal, and disease management