Which of the following anatomical locations of a mammalian bite, would most likely warrant ordering plain radiographs (x-ray)?
A patient comes with a complaint regarding a very large patc…
A patient comes with a complaint regarding a very large patch (>15cm) that appears to go deep into the dermis. It is of unknown etiology. You decide to get a biopsy to aid in diagnosis. Which type of biopsy would be most appropriate?
Glands that open into a hair follicle, secrete sweat and are…
Glands that open into a hair follicle, secrete sweat and are located in the axilla, pubic region and breast areolae are called:
REFER to image LThis patient had a deep vein thrombosis 5 ye…
REFER to image LThis patient had a deep vein thrombosis 5 years ago. On physical exam you see moist ulcers on the medial lower legs, mild edema, varicosities, and some hyperpigmentation that the patient states is itchy. Pedal pulses are intact. There is no evidence of infection. Which of the following describes an appropriate treatment plan?REFER to image L
REFER to image JThis image shows an early form of cancer mos…
REFER to image JThis image shows an early form of cancer most commonly found in males with human herpes virus type 8. How does it usually evolve beyond this macule and papular stage?REFER to image J
The diaper area of a 6-month-old infant is excoriated. Which…
The diaper area of a 6-month-old infant is excoriated. Which instructions should be given to the parents?
A 2-year-old has recently been diagnosed with a terminal typ…
A 2-year-old has recently been diagnosed with a terminal type of cancer but is not experiencing any severe symptoms of the illness at this time. The mother of the patient is depressed and feels guilt over the illness. She admits to mentally planning the funeral and expecting to be devastated. The nurse identifies the mother as experiencing which stage of grief?
A nurse has educated the parent of a child with hemophilia a…
A nurse has educated the parent of a child with hemophilia about how to control a minor bleeding episode. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates a need for further education?
The nurse is caring for a 15-year-old client who has been di…
The nurse is caring for a 15-year-old client who has been diagnosed with mononucleosis. The patient asks how the infection was obtained. Which if the following statements is an appropriate response?
The nurse is providing care for a 4-year-old child diagnosed…
The nurse is providing care for a 4-year-old child diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The nurse is aware that multiple blood samples are ordered, and the child is scheduled for a lumbar puncture with bone marrow aspiration. Which intervention will the nurse plan to prepare the patient for the testing?