The nurse is performing a physical assessment on 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

Choice A rationale: The condyle of the mandible is the rounded process that fits into the TMJ.

Choice B rationale: The zygomatic arch is a bony structure formed by the zygomatic bone and the temporal bone.

Choice C rationale: The articulation of the mandible and the temporal bone is called the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).

Choice D rationale: The intervertebral foramen is an opening between vertebrae through which nerves exit the spinal cord.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A rationale: The sigmoid is part of the large intestine and is located in the left lower quadrant.

Choice B rationale: The liver is located in the right upper quadrant.

Choice C rationale: Tenderness in the right lower quadrant during light palpation is a potential indication of appendicitis. The appendix is located in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen.

Choice D rationale: The gallbladder is typically located in the right upper quadrant, and tenderness in the right lower quadrant is not directly associated with gallbladder issues.

A. Capillary refill <5 seconds. B. Radial pulses 2+ with regular rate and rhythm bilaterally C. Feet pale and cool to touch D. Right ankle 1+ edema with no perceptible swelling of the leg

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale: A normal capillary refill time is less than 3 seconds, which indicates adequate blood flow and oxygenation.

Choice B rationale: Radial pulses 2+ with regular rate and rhythm bilaterally are expected findings in a peripheral vascular assessment, indicating normal blood flow to the extremities.

Choice C rationale: Pale and cool feet may indicate decreased blood flow and are not expected findings.

Choice D rationale: Ankle edema may indicate venous insufficiency or other circulatory issues, and it is not an expected finding in a healthy peripheral vascular assessment.

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Correct Answer is B

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