Arrange the process of the menstrual cycle in order of their function to produce menses. (Separate letters by a comma and space as follows: A, B, C, D)
a. Egg matures in the graafian follicle
b. Corpus luteum is formed from old follicle
c. Estrogen from the maturing follicle causes vascularization of the uterine lining
d. Anterior pituitary releases luteinizing hormone (LH), releasing the ovum
e. Anterior pituitary releases follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
f. Corpus luteum releases estrogen and progesterone
g. Corpus luteum disintegrates causing a decrease in progesterone
h. Lining of uterus is shed as menses
Question 2The nurse gives discharge instructions to a person who has had a modified radical mastectomy of the right side to perform the elbow pull-in. Place the steps of the exercise in appropriate order. (Separate letters by a comma and space as follows: A, B, C
a. Pull elbows forward until they touch
b. Lower and straighten the arms
c. Extend arms sideways to shoulder level
d. Bring elbows back and extend arms
e. Clasp hands behind neck
Question 3A condition with a deficiency in growth hormone is called ________________.
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Question 4When the veins in the scrotum become dilated, and the scrotum becomes enlarged and dilated, the condition is called a __________.
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Question 5Only ________insulin can be administered intravenously.
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Question 6Arrange the parts of the eye from the exterior to the most interior. (Separate letters by a comma and space as follows: A, B, C, D)
a. Choroid
b. Cornea
c. Aqueous humor
d. Retina
e. Lens
f. Iris
Question 7The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving calcium gluconate for treatment of hypoparathyroid tetany. Which assessment would indicate an adverse reaction to the drug?
a. Increase in heart rate
b. Flushing of face and neck
c. Drop in blood pressure
d. Urticaria
Question 8The patient being treated for hypothyroidism should be instructed to eat well-balanced meals including intake of iodine. Which of the following foods contains iodine?
a. Eggs
b. Pork
c. White bread
d. Skinless chicken
Question 9What information should be obtained from the patient before an iodine-131 test?
a. Presence of metal in the body
b. Allergy to sulfa drugs
c. Status of possible pregnancy
d. Use of prescription drugs for hypertension