With the client in a supine position, how does a nurse test the external rotation of the client's right hip?
a. Asking the client to move the right leg laterally with the right knee straight
b. Asking the client to flex the right knee and turn medially toward the left side (inward)
c. Asking the client to place the right heel on the left patella
d. Asking the client to raise the right leg straight up and perpendicular to the body
ANS: C
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1. "I understand your concern. Your daughter is very young for breasts to be developing. Children this age are not equipped to deal with these changes." 2. "I will let her primary care provider know that an exam is necessary due to your daughter's symptoms." 3. "I wouldn't worry about it unless the tenderness continues or worsens." 4. "Breast enlargement and tenderness is common for children of this age, but I will inform her primary care provider of your concerns."
A mother has brought her 6-year-old child to the clinic. The child has a fever of 102.8ºF and is diagnosed with the flu. What medication will the nurse suggest for this child?
A) Etanercept (Enbrel) B) Penicillamine (Depen) C) Acetaminophen (Tylenol) D) Aspirin (Bayer)
After teaching a group of parents about language development in toddlers, which of the following if stated by the group indicates successful teaching?
A) "When my 3-year-old asks 'why?' all the time, this is completely normal." B) "A 15-month-old should be able to point to his eyes when asked to do so." C) "At age 2 years, my son should be able to understand things like under or on." D) "An 18-month-old would most likely use words and gestures to communicate."
Which of the following statements about the principles of community/public health nursing is most compelling to use the eight principles of public health nursing to community/public health nursing?
A) They apply to universals in practice that can guide public health nursing practice in a way that can help achieve the most beneficial outcomes. B) The word principle is universally understood. C) They were identified by the ANA. D) They must be adhered to in order to promote and protect the health of communities.