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 ["A"]

Explanation

A. Abdominal distention can occur due to gas accumulation from undigested lactose.
B. Visible peristalsis is not typically a specific clinical finding associated with lactose intolerance.
C. Hypoactive bowel sounds are not commonly associated with lactose intolerance.
D. Occasional diarrhea is a common symptom due to the inability to digest lactose properly.
E. Flatus or excessive gas production is a common symptom due to the fermentation of undigested lactose by intestinal bacteria.

A. Hepatomegaly B. Hematopoiesis C. Osteogenesis D. Splenomegaly

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Hepatomegaly refers to an enlarged liver.
B. Hematopoiesis is the process of blood cell formation that occurs primarily in the bone marrow.
C. Osteogenesis is the process of bone formation.
D. Splenomegaly refers to an enlarged spleen.

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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 ["A"]

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Correct Answer is B

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