In the following illustration, the arrows points to a line that represents the:
b. separation between the superior mediastinum and the inferior
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An intramuscular injection into the buttocks is most safely done:
a. into the superolateral quadrant.
Acoustic neuromas arise from the Schwann cells of the vestibular portion of the eighth cranial nerve and are benign tumors. What is the postauricular incisional approach that offers the best chance of saving the integrity of the facial nerve?
c. Translabyrinthine
A plain radiograph of a patient following a knife wound to the left side of his neck showed elevation of the left hemidiaphragm, narrowing of the left intercostals spaces, and displacement of the trachea to the left. You suspect:
b. pneumothorax due to knife penetration of the cervical pleura.
The transverse colon meets the ascending colon at what point?
c. Hepatic flexure
Select the true statement about antimetabolite drugs and their indications for use.
c. 5-Fluorouracil and mitomycin can both be administered topically to dissolve scars and pterygia.
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Morris Bettelman, an 86-year-old retired plumber, states that he has suffered from a groin hernia all of his adult life; he states, "as far back as I can remember." Sometimes he has to push the bulge back into his abdominal muscle and then he is fine until he has a coughing spell. This morning the bulge was large and tender when he woke up and he could not reduce it. As the pain increased, he felt weak and nauseous. His daughter took him to the emergency department. Morris was diagnosed with a strangulated incarcerated hernia and scheduled for emergency surgery. If the contents of Morris' hernia sac become compromised, with strangulation of the bowel, the probable label on his surgical specimen will be:
c. necrotic bowel.
Select the alternative or complementary therapy that would be appropriate to integrate into the plan of care in the perioperative setting.
c. Guided imagery before and during anesthesia induction
During the preoperative nursing assessment in the ambulatory surgery receiving unit, the nurse notices bruises and abrasions in various stages of healing on her patient's abdomen, arms, and breasts. In a quiet and respectful manner the nurse said, "The staff at our facility are concerned about your safety. We know that many things can happen in our lives that affect our mental and physical health." This technique is an appropriate method of establishing a sense of __________ with the patient while conveying caring and concern.
b. normalizing
Cirrhosis of the liver is associated with all of the following except:
a. softening of the liver.
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When setting up for a gastrectomy, the scrub person will ensure that appropriate instruments are available to clamp and ligate the:
b. splenic vessels.
Select the true statement about application and operation of the pneumatic tourniquet.
b. Cuffs should overlap a minimum of 3 inches and a maximum of 6 inches; excess overlap can pinch skinfolds. A tourniquet cuff that is too short can loosen after inflation.
Which of the following is incorrect pertaining to the gall bladder?
d. During cholecystectomy surgeons typically ligate the left hepatic artery
Why will the perioperative nurse ensure availability of hemodynamic monitoring equipment and supplies for the patient having thoracic surgery?
d. All of the above are true.
Select the diagnostic and interventional radiology procedure that is not classified as a vascular procedure.
a. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy
What therapy is guided by the principle that dysfunction of one part of the body often affects secondarily the function of other discrete, possibly indirectly connected body parts?
d. Manual healing methods
To accommodate near and distant focus, the lens changes shape and focus by relaxation and tightening of the zonular fibers. What physiologic change of the normal aging process is typically corrected with bifocals?
b. Presbyopia [Show Less]