A Nurse Must Display Understanding of the Mental Implications of a Client

question 10

Multiple Choice

A nurse must display understanding of the mental implications of a client on isolation precautions when planning care to control the risk of:

• A) Denial
• B) Aggression
• C) Regression
• D) Isolation

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Definitions:

Cricoid Cartilage

A ring-shaped structure at the top of the trachea that provides support and structure to the airway.

Arytenoid Cartilage

A pair of small three-sided cartilages located in the larynx, to which the vocal cords are attached, playing a key role in vocalization.

Epiglottic Cartilage

A leaf-shaped cartilage situated at the root of the tongue that prevents food and liquid from entering the windpipe during swallowing.

Thyroid Cartilage

A large cartilage of the larynx that forms the Adam's apple and serves as a shield for the vocal cords beneath it.