A nurse stands facing a pt to demonstrate AROM exercises. which of the following should the nurse do when demonstrating hyperextension of the hip?
A. Move the leg behind the body
B. Move the leg forward and up
C. Move the leg medically towards the other leg
D. Turn the foot and leg away from the other leg
A. Move the leg behind the body
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A nurse explains that type 1 diabetes mellitus is a disease in which the body does not produce enough insulin. What is the reason that the blood glucose is elevated?
a. Prolonged elevation of stress hormone (cortisol, epinephrine, glucagon, growth hormone) levels b. Malfunction of the glycogen-storing ca-pabilities of the liver c. Destruction of the beta cells in the pan-creas d. Insulin resistance of the receptor cells in the muscle tissue
On a newly discovered pressure ulcer, the nurse should document which of the following (select all that apply)?
1. Precise measurement 2. Location of wound and description 3. Color 4. Amount and characteristics of drainage 5. Treatments and dressing application
A newly diagnosed insulin-dependent type 1 diabetic with good blood sugar control is at 20 weeks' gestation. She asks the nurse how her diabetes will affect her baby. What would the best explanation include?
1. "Your baby could be smaller than average at birth." 2. "Your baby will probably be larger than average at birth." 3. "As long as you control your blood sugar, your baby will not be affected at all." 4. "Your baby might have high blood sugar for several days."
While working with a certified nursing assistant (CNA) in a local nursing home, the nurse knows that which of the following fall risk and prevention measures may be delegated to the CNA? Select all that apply
a. Remove clutter and spills in patient rooms. b. Place nonskid slippers on all patients. c. Answer call lights in a timely manner. d. Assess each patient for fall risk.