A. Joint swelling, joint stiffness in the morning, and bilateral joint involvement. B. Crepitus, development of Heberden’s nodes, and anemia. C. Pain on weight-bearing, rash, and low-grade fever. D. Fatigue, leukopenia, and joint pain.
A. Atelectasis. B. Pneumonia. C. Pulmonary edema. D. Pulmonary emboli.
A. A decreased hemoglobin. B. An elevated white blood cell count. C. An elevated red blood cell count. D. A decreased erythrocyte sedimentation rate.
A. Tonic neck reflex. B. Moro’s reflex. C. Grasp reflex. D. Rooting reflex.
A. Kidney disorders. B. Cardiac defects. C. Diabetes mellitus. D. Esophageal atresia.
A. Recognize signs of prostate cancer. B. Perform activities of daily living. C. Maintain catheter patency. D. Reduce incisional bleeding.
A. "I like your blouse and slacks. " B. "You look good today. " C. "I’m glad you’re feeling better today. " D. "I’m glad you combed your hair today. \
A. Diarrhea. B. Tingling in the fingers. C. Sticky mucous membranes. D. Muscle weakness in the legs.
A. Removing the initial dressing for incision inspection. B. Monitoring pain status and providing necessary relief. C. Supporting self-esteem concerns about delivery. D. Assisting with parental neonate bonding.
A. Ototoxicity. B. Nephrotoxicity. C. Optic neuritis. D. Hepatotoxieity.
A. Diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis. B. Varicella. C. Measles, mumps, and rubella. D. Hemophilus influenza.
A. Soft, at the level of the umbilicus. B. Firm, 2 cm below the umbilicus. C. Firm, at the level of the umbilicus. D. Boggy, midway between the umbilicus and symphysis pubis.
A. Exhibitionism. B. Somatoform disorder. C. Degenerative dementia. D. Echolalia.
A. "I can elevate the head of the bed 4 to 6 inches. " B. "I can elevate the foot of the bed 4 to 6 inches. " C. "I can sleep on my back without a pillow under my head. " D. "I can sleep on my stomach with my head turned to the left. \
A. Supporting the mother’s ability to successfully feed and care for her neonate. B. Providing group discussions on infant care. C. Monitoring the normal progression of lochia. D. Involving the family in the teaching.
A. "Corporeal punishment does not physically harm the child. " B. "Corporeal punishment can result in children becoming accustomed to spanking. " C. "Corporeal punishment can be beneficial in teaching children what they should do. " D. "Corporeal punishment reinforces the idea that violence is not acceptable. \
A. Ask the mother in private how the bruise occurred. B. Notify social services of a case of possible child abuse. C. Question the mother about the family’s discipline style. D. Do nothing concerning this finding.
A. Decreased heart rate. B. Decreased cardiac output. C. Increased plasma volume. D. Increased blood pressure.
A. Reassuring them that surgery will correct the defect. B. Encouraging the parents to visit more frequently. C. Showing them pictures of babies before and after corrective surgery. D. Allowing them to complete their grieving process before seeing the infant again.
A. Supine. B. Semi-Fowler’s. C. Trendelenburg’s. D. Supine with the legs elevated 15 degrees.