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Solved Nurs 6612 week 11 quiz

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You are conducting a preparticipation physical examination for a 10-year-old girl with Down syndrome who will be playing basketball. She has slight torticollis and mild ankle clonus. What additiona... l diagnostic testing would be required for her?  Question 1 2 out of 2 points You are conducting a preparticipation physical examination for a 10-year-old girl with Down syndrome who will be playing basketball. She has slight torticollis and mild ankle clonus. What additional diagnostic testing would be required for her? Response Feedback: This girl is experiencing symptoms of atlantoaxial joint instability and should therefore have a cervical spine radiograph with neurologic consultation before beginning sports activities.  Question 2 2 out of 2 points An examiner might be able to help a patient who seems uncomfortable with close contact during an examination by: Response Feedback : Acknowledging the patient s discomfort during the examination will help the patient feel more relaxed. Your professional concern can be reassuring to the patient. You should explain what you are doing to the patient before the assessment and what the patient will experience; if not, you will run the risk of losing trust. The other choices would make the patient more uneasy.  Question 3 2 out of 2 points A therapeutic technique for dealing with grieving individuals is to: Response Feedback : When a patient dies, the grieving family and friends need attention for their emotional needs. It is often difficult to find words, and often the words may be cliché and not seem appropriate for the moment. It is all right to tell them that it is good to cry and to share feelings. It is permissible to talk about what has been lost and what will not be realized for the future. All of the other answers are not therapeutic for a grieving family member or friend.  Question 4 2 out of 2 points The checkout station for preparticipation physical evaluation (PPE) is critical because at this point [Show More]

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