Venography can be defined as:

A) injecting a contrast medium into a vein.
B) process of making an x-ray record of veins.
C) a CAT scan of the heart's vessels.
D) making a video of blood traveling through a vein.

The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving PN.As part of therapy,the patient undergoes routine bedside glucose monitoring that reveals which expected outcome?

A) Lower than normal blood glucose to determine adequate tolerance for PN
B) Slightly higher than normal blood glucose to meet increased cellular needs
C) Slightly higher than normal blood glucose to prevent infection or systemic sepsis
D) Normal blood glucose to prevent associated complications

The first middle ear bone,the malleus,is also known as the:

A) hammer.
B) stirrup.
C) pliers.
D) anvil.

During a routine health assessment, the nurse notes that an 8-month-old infant has significant head lag. Which is the nurse's most appropriate action?

A) Teach parents appropriate exercises.
B) Recheck head control at next visit.
C) Refer child for further evaluation.
D) Refer child for further evaluation if anterior fontanel is still open.

An individual says to the nurse, "I feel so stressed out lately. I think the stress is affecting my body also." Which somatic complaints are most likely to accompany this feeling? (Select all that apply.)

A) Headache
B) Neck pain
C) Insomnia
D) Anorexia
E) Myopia

As the nurse is taking the health history, the patient states, "It really hurts back there, and sometimes it itches, too. I have even seen blood on the tissue when I have a bowel movement. Is there something there?" The nurse should expect to see which of these upon examination of the anus?

A) Rectal prolapse
B) Internal hemorrhoid
C) External hemorrhoid that has resolved
D) External hemorrhoid that is thrombosed