Answer to Question 1
C
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A Understanding is an important element of the consent, but first the patient has to
be competent to sign.
B Full disclosure of information is an important element of the consent, but first
the patient has to be competent to sign.
C The first requirement of informed consent is that the patient must be competent
to make decisions about health care.
D Voluntary consent is an important element of the consent, but first the patient has
to be competent to sign.
Answer to Question 2
4
Rationale:
1. Girls can begin secondary sex characteristic development at 8 years old.
2. It is appropriate for a parent to discuss concepts of sexuality after the child completes some appropriate reading.
3. School-age children often laugh or giggle after discussions at school about secondary sex characteristics.
4. The school-age child who is being influenced by an older sibling is at risk for inappropriate behaviors, and needs further teaching.
Measuring Patient Height
Thyroid scan. The right image is the data from a thyroid scan, printed on a superimposed map of the
Patient teaching: health promotion to prevent osteroporosis in women
Positioning the Patient in the Fowler’s Position
Pneumonia patient’s chest x-ray. Note the irregular areas of density.