A nurse is assessing a client's fingers. The client complains of a swollen, painful knuckle and not being able to remove a ring from that finger. The nurse recognizes which of the following is the correct term for the affected joint.

Interphalangeal

Tibiotalar

Metacarpophalangeal

Tarsometatarsal

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A.   Interphalangeal joints are the joints between the phalanges, since the client is unable to remove a ring, the most likely affected joint is the interphalangeal joint.
B.   The Tibiotalar joint is the ankle joint.
C.   Metacarpophalangeal joint refers to the joint between the metacarpal bones in the upper limbs and the phalanges.
D.   Tarsometatarsal joints are the joints between the tarsal bones of the foot and metatarsal bones.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Plantarflexion and dorsiflexion refer to movements of the foot and are unrelated to the Phalen test.
B. Hyperextension of the wrists with the palmar surfaces touching is not the correct maneuver for the Phalen test.
C. The Phalen test involves holding both hands back to back while flexing the wrists at a 90- degree angle for about 60 seconds, which may induce symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome in those affected.
D. Hyperextending the wrists with the palms together doesn’t simulate the stress on the median nerve in the same way as the Phalen test.

A. salpingitis. B. adnexa C. menarche. D. menopause

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Salpingitis refers to inflammation of the fallopian tubes and doesn’t relate to cessation of menses.
B. Adnexa refers to the accessory structures of the uterus, such as the ovaries and fallopian tubes, but doesn’t describe the cessation of menses.
C. Menarche refers to the onset of menstruation, which is the opposite of cessation of menses.
D. Menopause is the natural cessation of menstruation that occurs typically around the age of 45-55 years in women.

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A nurse is assessing a client's fingers. The client complains of a swollen, painful knuckle and not being able to remove a ring from that finger. The nurse recognizes which of the following is the correct term for the affected joint.

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