A young swimmer comes to the sports clinic complaining of a very sore shoulder. He was running at the pool, slipped on some wet concrete, and tried to catch himself with his outstretched hand. He landed on his outstretched hand and has not been able to move his shoulder since. The nurses notices a length discrepancy between his two arms. The nurse suspects:

Tear of rotator cuff.

Adhesive capsulitis.

Joint effusion.

Dislocated shoulder

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A.   A tear in the rotator cuff usually results in pain and limited range of motion, but it doesn't typically cause a length discrepancy in the arms.
B.   Also known as frozen shoulder, this condition is characterized by limited range of motion but would not cause a discrepancy in arm length.
C.   While joint effusion involves fluid accumulation and can cause pain and swelling, it doesn't cause arm length discrepancy or the sudden inability to move the shoulder.
D.   A dislocated shoulder often results in an obvious deformity, such as a length discrepancy between the arms, and could prevent movement due to pain.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. This is the most relevant question for assessing health promotion related to breast cancer screening. Regular breast examinations are a key part of health promotion for early detection of potential issues such as breast cancer.
B. While a family history or personal history of breast cancer is important, it doesn't directly assess ongoing health promotion behavior like regular screenings.
C. This question is more focused on potential concerns regarding the breast tissue itself, but it doesn’t assess health promotion activity like breast examinations.
D. This question is focused on symptoms, not health promotion behavior such as prevention and earlydetection.

A. Basal ganglia are responsible for controlling voluntary movements B. Hypothalamus controls temperature and regulates sleep C. Temporal lobe controls sensations and visual reception D. Cerebellum is the center for speech and emotions

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. The basal ganglia play a crucial role in initiating and coordinating voluntary movements, and their dysfunction is associated with disorders such as Parkinson's disease.
B. The hypothalamus does regulate temperature and sleep, but it also regulates other critical functions like hunger, thirst, and hormone release, making this statement incomplete.
C. The parietal lobe primarily handles sensations and the occipital lobe is mainly involved in visual reception.
D. The cerebellum primarily manages coordination and balance. Speech and emotional regulation are functions of other parts of the brain, such as the frontal and temporal lobes.

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A nurse is obtaining a history from a 30-year-old female client. Which of the following questions would you ask to assess health promotion act?

Correct Answer is A

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Which of the following statements is true regarding the function of the brain?

Correct Answer is A

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