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Question 1 of 5

The following occur in response to a major surgery:

A. increased potassium loss

B. increased protein breakdown

C. sodium and water retention

D. all above

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: all above

Question 2 of 5

Each cerebral hemisphere is divided into ________ lobes, ________ of which have the same name as the bone over them.

A. four, three

B. three, two

C. five, two

D. five, four

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: four, three

Question 3 of 5

It is important for the nurse to maintain proper pin care for which of the following methods of treating a fracture?

A. Closed reduction

B. Open reduction

C. External fixation

D. Internal fixation

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: External fixation

Question 4 of 5

As the community health nurse, you meet with Mrs. Rollo 1 week after discharge. She complains to you of increasing joint pain and stiffness despite adherence to the discharge plan for medication therapy and heat treatments. Which of the following aspects would you initially want to evaluate?

A. Diet

B. Balance between exercise and rest

C. Use of fad diet or appliances

D. Feelings of self-worth and self-concept

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Balance between exercise and rest

Question 5 of 5

To prevent strain on Mr. Tucker's back muscles, which nursing action is INAPPROPRIATE?

A. To place him on bed pan, logroll using a turning sheet

B. When lying on his side, flex upper leg and place a pillow between his knees

C. When lying on his back, place pillows under entire length of his knees

D. To turn him on his side, gently turn his shoulders and upper trunk first, prop with a pillow, then turn his pelvis and lower limbs

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: To turn him on his side, gently turn his shoulders and upper trunk first, prop with a pillow, then turn his pelvis and lower limbs

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