Which term describes physical therapy for respiratory patients that involves the tapping of various body organs and structures?

A. percussion
B. manipulation
C. vibration
D. palpation


Answer: A

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The nurse learns about an older male and older female resident in a long-term care facility who spend time together in a locked room. What should the nurse do about this situation?

A) Nothing. The residents have a right to privacy B) Talk to the residents' adult children about the situation C) Initiate a meeting with the residents to discuss the situation D) Institute a "no locked doors" policy and make sure all residents know about it

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Who of the following is an advanced practice nurse?

a. A certified registered nurse (RN) who pro-vides primary care to low-risk clients in a community health center b. An RN who works in the high-risk newborn nursery c. An RN who assists the physician during a cesarean section delivery d. A master's prepared RN who is a manager of a large labor and delivery unit

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Kawasaki disease is suspected when assessment of a child reveals:

a. conjunctival injection, strawberry tongue, and edema of the hands and feet. b. conjunctival infection, lymphadenopathy, and a vesicular rash. c. low-grade fever, strawberry tongue, and edema of the hands and feet. d. dermatomal bullae rash, high fever, and cyanotic hands and feet.

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Before putting a caller "on hold," you should:

a. Find out if the call is about an emergency b. Thank the person for calling c. Take a message d. Ask how long the caller can wait

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