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Question 1 of 5

The x-ray shows that the patient's fracture is at the remodeling stage. What characteristics of the fracture healing process are happening at this stage (select one that doesn't apply)?

A. Radiologic union

B. Absorption of excess cells

C. Return to preinjury strength and shape

D. Semisolid blood clot at the ends of fragments

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Semisolid blood clot at the ends of fragments

Question 2 of 5

During muscle strength testing, the patient has active movement against gravity and some resistance to pressure. What score should the nurse give this finding?

A. 2

B. 3

C. 4

D. 5

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: 4

Question 3 of 5

Which patient should be assigned to the traveling nurse, new to neurologic nursing care, who has been on the neurologic unit for 1 week?

A. A 34-year-old patient newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS)

B. A 68-year-old patient with chronic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

C. A 56-year-old patient with Guillain-BarrÃƒÂ© syndrome (GBS) in respiratory distress

D. A 25-year-old patient admitted with C4 level spinal cord injury (SCI)

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A 34-year-old patient newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS)

Question 4 of 5

When assessing patien's nutritional care plan, the nurse should recognize which lab values as needing re-evaluation?

A. Potassium value of 4.0 mEq/L

B. Albumin value of 2.0 g/dL

C. Pre-albumin 28 mg/dL

D. Glucose value of 185 mg/dL

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Albumin value of 2.0 g/dL

Question 5 of 5

The highest amount of refraction in the human eye, under normal conditions, occurs at:

A. The lens

B. The cornea

C. The retina

D. The sclera

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The cornea

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