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Question 1 of 5

Fibrous bands running directly from one bone to another that strengthen the joint and help prevent movement in undesirable directions are called:

A. Bursa.

B. Tendons.

C. Cartilage.

D. Ligaments.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Ligaments.

Question 2 of 5

A young swimmer comes to the sports clinic complaining of a very sore shoulder. He was running at the pool, slipped on some wet concrete, and tried to catch himself with his outstretched hand. He landed on his outstretched hand and has not been able to move his shoulder since. The nurse suspects:

A. Joint effusion.

B. Tear of rotator cuff.

C. Adhesive capsulitis.

D. Dislocated shoulder.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Dislocated shoulder.

Question 3 of 5

A patient has a severed spinal nerve as a result of trauma. Which statement is true in this situation?

A. Because there are 31 pairs of spinal nerves, no effect results if only one nerve is severed.

B. The dermatome served by this nerve will no longer experience any sensation.

C. The adjacent spinal nerves will continue to carry sensations for the dermatome served by the severed nerve.

D. A severed spinal nerve will only affect motor function of the patient because spinal nerves have no sensory component.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The adjacent spinal nerves will continue to carry sensations for the dermatome served by the severed nerve.

Question 4 of 5

When discussing therapy options, the nurse should provide information about interpersonal therapy to which patient? Select all that apply.

A. The teenager who is the focus of bullying at school

B. The older woman who has just lost her life partner to cancer

C. The young adult who has begun demonstrating hoarding tendencies

D. The adolescent demonstrating aggressive verbal and physical tendencies

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The older woman who has just lost her life partner to cancer

Question 5 of 5

According to Freud, which aspect of the personality motivates an individual to seek perfection?

A. Id

B. Ego

C. Superego

D. Not sure

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Superego

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