For an examination in Anatomy and Physiology, students must label a diagram using the correct medical terminology. Students are placing the joints in their correct places. Where would the students place the metacarpophalangeal joint?
A) In the finger
B) In the hand
C) Between the hand and the finger
D) In the foot
C
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A postpartum woman has a deep vein thrombosis. The patient states, "I feel anxious and have some pain in my chest." The patient's respiratory rate is 28 breaths per minute. After calling for help, which action by the perinatal nurse takes priority?
A. Administer oxygen. B. Document the findings. C. Take a full set of vital signs. D. Prepare to give pain medication.
A 72-year-old man is taking Adderall XR for the treatment of narcolepsy. He is currently having problems with not being able to swallow large tablets or capsules
The man also wears dentures, which makes it even more difficult for him to swallow medication. He is in the clinic to talk to the nurse about his problem. The nurse will instruct him to A) swallow the capsule with 8 ounces of water. B) ask his physician to prescribe an alternative drug. C) open the capsule and sprinkle the beads in applesauce. D) open the capsule and crush the beads.
How should a nurse teach a patient to perform deep breathing and coughing to use postoperatively?
A) The patient should take three deep breaths and cough hard three times. B) The patient should take three deep breaths and exhale forcefully, take a quick short breath and cough from deep in the lungs. C) The patient should take a deep breath in through the mouth and exhale all the air out through the mouth, take a short breath, and cough from deep in the lungs. D) The patient should rapidly inhale, hold for 30 seconds, and exhale slowly.
Health care in the United States is generally considered a:
a. welfare right b. patient right c. human right d. liberty right