The nurse clarifies that the end product of carbohydrate metabolism is absorbed and put into the blood stream by the:
a. gastric lining of the stomach.
b. villi of the small intestine.
c. bile of the liver in the large intestine.
d. excretion from the cecum.
Question 2The emergency department nurse assesses the two cardinal signs of a hip fracture in a newly admitted patient, which are the___________ of the injured leg and the ______rotation of that same leg.
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Question 3The nurse administering the drug colchicine for gout will give 0.5 mg hourly for _____ hours.
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Question 4The nurse explains that the use of the _________brace allows a person with a cervical fracture to be mobile.
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Question 5The nurse takes into consideration that a healing fracture progresses through several healing stages. Place the stages in order of healing. (Separate letters by a comma and space as follows: A, B, C, D)
a. Development of fibrin meshwork
b. Collagen fibers collect calcium
c. Osteoblasts home fracture site form
d. Callus
e. Formation of hematoma
f. Clot formation
g. Vascularization
Question 6A patient's patellar-femoral cartilage has deteriorated due to arthritis. The medial and lateral cartilage is undamaged. This patient is likely to undergo _________ knee replacement surgery.
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Question 7The division of the skeletal system that comprises the skull, hyoid, vertebral column, and thorax is the _____________ division.
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Question 8Which instructions should the nurse include in a teaching plan for a person with gouty arthritis? (Select all that apply.)
a. Avoid excessive alcohol.
b. Maintain rest and immobility while disease is symptomatic.
c. Check urine and urine output for possible kidney stones.
d. Include food high in purine in the diet.
e. Use bed cradle to support linens.
Question 9Calcium is a mineral found in many foods that can slow bone loss during the aging process. Which food is high in calcium?
a. Oranges
b. Bananas
c. Spinach
d. Eggs
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