During a routine health screening, the nurse recognizes an S-shaped curvature in 12-year-old Stephanie's back. The nurse documents this as:
A) Kyphosis.
B) Lordosis.
C) Scoliosis.
D) Sciatica.
C
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In reviewing a research study, which of the following statements would indicate clear problems with the findings?
a. "Descriptive statistics indicated confirmation of the generalizability of the findings." b. "From the random sample of 1500 subjects from 16 colleges and universities, it was determined that nursing students tend to eat healthier while studying for an exam than other undergraduate students." c. "The instrument selected has been used in many previous studies and has good reliability and validity." d. "The sample consisted of 5000 clients with hypertension cared for in primary care settings from around the county."
Which of the following organisms causes mastitis?
a. Micoplasma hominis c. Escherichia coli b. Staphylococcus au-reus d. Gardnerella vaginalis
Which of the following would constitute negligence if performed by a nurse?
a. Failure to protect a patient from a fall that resulted in injury b. Failure to restrain a patient on bedrest c. Failure to restrain a confused patient d. Failure to notify the family of a change in condition requiring intensive care unit care
The nurse is reviewing the physician's documentation in the record of a child admitted with a diagnosis of intussusception. The nurse expects to note that the physician has documented the presence of:
1. Scleral jaundice 2. Projectile vomiting 3. Currant jelly–type stools 4. Pale-colored and hard stools