A Nurse Has Recently Joined an Orthopedic Unit in the United

question 22

Multiple Choice

A nurse has recently joined an orthopedic unit in the United States that specializes in perioperative care of clients undergoing knee or hip replacement. Which nursing plan of care is this nurse likely to use most often?

• A)Column plan
• B)Concept map
• C)Standardized plan
• D)Clinical pathway

Identify the role of the vertebral column and distinguish its components.

Recognize the bones involved in the human orbital structure.

Identify the bones of the upper and lower limbs and their specific parts.

Understand the functional anatomy related to certain skeletal structures.

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Definitions:

Displacement

A psychological defense mechanism in which a person redirects an emotional response from the rightful recipient to another, less threatening source.

Rehearsal

A cognitive process involving the repetition of information to be remembered, enhancing memory retention.

Elaborative Rehearsal

A memory strategy that involves relating new information to something that is already known.

Short-term Memory

A cognitive function where a limited amount of information is held temporarily for use in ongoing tasks.