The nurse is performing a physical assessment of the client's mandible and temporal bone. The nurse recognizes that the articulation of the mandible and the temporal bone is called?

Condyle of the mandible

Zygomatic arch of the temporal bone

Temporomandibular joint

Intervertebral foramen

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A.   The condyle of the mandible is the rounded protuberance at the end of the mandible bone but doesn't refer to the joint.
B.   The zygomatic arch of the temporal bone is part of the skull structure and not directly associated with the mandibular joint.
C.   The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the joint where the mandible articulates with the temporal bone of the skull, allowing for jaw movement and chewing.
D.   The intervertebral foramen is a space between vertebrae through which spinal nerves exit the spinal cord.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Measuring the circumference of the ankle is not a specific method for screening DVT.
B. Assessing the calf at its widest point with a tape measure can reveal differences in calf size, which might indicate swelling due to a DVT.
C. Checking the dorsalis pedis pulse assesses peripheral circulation but doesn't specifically screen for DVT.
D. Compressing the dorsalis pedis pulse to check for blood return is part of assessing peripheral circulation but doesn’t directly screen for DVT.

A. Flexion B. Extension C. Abduction D. Adduction

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Flexion refers to bending a joint, usually decreasing the angle between two body parts.
B. Extension refers to straightening or increasing the angle between two body parts.
C. Abduction involves moving a body part away from the midline or center of the body.
D. Adduction involves moving a body part toward the midline or center of the body.

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The nurse is performing a physical assessment of the client's mandible and temporal bone. The nurse recognizes that the articulation of the mandible and the temporal bone is called?

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Correct Answer is B

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Correct Answer is C

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