For what is light palpation appropriate? (Select all that apply.)
A) Inflamed areas of skin
B) Internal organs
C) Skin texture
D) Deep pain
E) Surface lesions
A, C, E
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Which situation is an example of reverse delegation?
1. The nurse manager asks the staff nurse to attend an in-service on a new product. 2. The nursing supervisor asks the nurse manager to attend a meeting with the physicians. 3. The licensed practical nurse asks the nurse manager to administer insulin to her client. 4. The staff nurse asks the licensed practical nurse to record intake and output in his client's charts.
A patient with a menstrual cycle of 28 days asks about the timing of ovulation. The nurse would respond that ovulation would most likely occur on which days?
1. 14 to 16 2. 20 to 22 3. 10 to 12. 4. 1 to 2
The nurse observes two 4-year-old twins in the waiting room of the pediatric clinic. Which activity is an example of associative play between the twins?
A) Share the play kitchen; one washes dishes while the other pretends to make a salad B) Watch a television program they decided together they would watch C) Toss a ball back and forth between them D) Curl up in separate chairs and look at picture books
Parents of a preschool-age child report that they find it necessary to spank the child at least once a day. Which response by the nurse is appropriate based on this information?
1. "Can you try spanking the child only every other day for 1 week and see how that affects your child's behavior?" 2. "Spanking is one form of discipline; however, you want to be sure that you do not leave any marks on the child." 3. "I think you are not parenting properly, so let's talk about ways to improve your parenting skills." 4. "Let's talk about other forms of discipline that have a more positive effect on the child."