Answer to Question 1
ANS: B
Crackling sounds and a grating sensation that accompany movement are described as crepitus or crepitation. Torticollis is a twisting of the neck to one side, subluxation is a partial dislocation of the joint, and epicondylitis is an inflammation of the elbow that causes a dull ache that increases with movement.
Answer to Question 2
ANS: A
DXA testing is painless and noninvasive. No IV access is necessary. Contrast medium is not used. Because the procedure is painless, no antianxiety medications are required.
The tone of the nurse-patient introduction sets the stage for the patient interview and patient care
A, A nurse is adding a medication to an IV line as a piggyback
A Grating Spectrograph
Sample Exercise Program for Limited Older Adults (cont.)
Descriptors for Documenting Palpation Findings Cont.