The nurse is assessing a patient's ischial tuberosity. To palpate ...

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The nurse is assessing a patient's ischial tuberosity. To palpate the ischial tuberosity, the nurse knows that it is best to have the patient:
 
  a. Standing.
  b. Flexing the hip.
  c. Flexing the knee.
  d. Lying in the supine position.

Question 2

A patient is visiting the clinic for an evaluation of a swollen, painful knuckle. The nurse notices that the knuckle above his ring on the left hand is swollen and that he is unable to remove his wedding ring. This joint is called the _________ joint.
 
  a. Interphalangeal
  b. Tarsometatarsal
  c. Metacarpophalangeal
  d. Tibiotalar

[lgoldst9]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The ischial tuberosity lies under the gluteus maximus muscle and is palpable when the hip is flexed. The other options are not correct.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The joint located just above the ring on the finger is the metacarpophalangeal joint. The interphalangeal joint is located distal to the metacarpophalangeal joint. The tarsometatarsal and tibiotalar joints are found in the foot and ankle.

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[shailee]

Excellent