The nurse is assisting with the auditory assessment phase of the physical examination for a high school swimming team. The nurse identifies a student who has pain and itching of the ear
The nurse would anticipate treatment for which of these disorders?
a. Chronic mastoiditis
b. External otitis
c. Furunculosis
d. Otitis media
ANS: B
The most common sign of external otitis is pain along with pruritus (itching).
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An excellent source of information about national, regional, and local job openings for Licensed Practical/Vocational nurses is
A) the Internet. B) the local newspaper. C) nursing journals. D) trade magazines.
The nurse is working in a facility that uses music as therapy. What is true regarding this therapy?
1. Music therapy decreases blood pressure and heart rate in patients with coronary heart disease. 2. Music therapy uses high frequency music that is played for an hour at a time. 3. Music therapy decreases cholesterol and homocysteine levels in patients with coronary heart disease. 4. Music therapy uses low frequency music that is played for two hours at a time.
Which of these terms is synonymous with paradigm?
a. Empiricism b. Worldview c. Holism d. Viewpoint