A patient with a left transfemoral amputation is being fitted for a prosthesis. Which gait deviation would MOST likely be observed if the prosthesis is too short?

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Question 1 of 5

A patient with a left transfemoral amputation is being fitted for a prosthesis. Which gait deviation would MOST likely be observed if the prosthesis is too short?

A. Circumduction B. Lateral trunk bending C. Vaulting D. Medial whip

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

For which of the following patients would a comprehensive health history be appropriate?

A. A new patient with the chief complaint of 'I sprained my ankle' B. An established patient with the chief complaint of 'I have an upper respiratory infection' C. A new patient with the chief complaint of 'I am here to establish care' D. A new patient with the chief complaint of 'I cut my hand'

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following is an example of a symptom?

A. Blood pressure 144/86 B. Heart rate 76 C. Respiratory rate 16 D. Chest pain

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following statements describes the chief complaint?

A. The patient is a 52-year-old woman presenting with a 2-day history of fever and chills. B. The patient's symptoms are associated with nausea and vomiting. C. The patient states, 'I have a fever and chills.' D. The patient denies shortness of breath.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

During a respiratory assessment, the nurse observes that the patient has a prolonged expiration phase. What condition is most likely associated with this finding?

A. Asthma. B. Pneumonia. C. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). D. Pulmonary embolism.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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