To facilitate palpation of the thyroid gland, which will the nurse ask the patient to do?
1) Hyperextend the neck
2) Swallow
3) Cough
4) Extend the neck
ANS: 2
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A) Surface area available for diffusion B) Thickness of the alveolar-capillary membrane C) Partial pressure of alveolar gas D) Solubility and molecular weight of the gas
The nurse is teaching a class on the perception of pain. What will the nurse teach as being the second step in processing pain stimuli?
A) Thalamus B) Reticular system C) Limbic system D) Cerebral cortex
The nurse knows that when hospitalized adolescents underrate their pain and hide it, they are most likely denying pain for which of the following reasons?
a. They are concerned that taking pain medication will lead to addiction. b. They hope to get discharged from the hospital quicker. c. They are afraid that an injection to relieve pain will hurt more than the pain they have. d. They want to show their strength and maturity by coping with significant pain.
There are many differences across international public health systems. What is the ratio of generalists to specialists?
A) 1:1 B) 2:1 C) 3:1 D) 4:1