When bathing a patient's extremities, the nurse should use long, firm strokes from the distal to the proximal areas. This technique:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Distal-to-proximal strokes enhance venous return, improving circulation.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Ancient Chinese dressed male infants in girls' clothes to confuse demons, believing males attracted evil spirits e.g., during infancy rites. Unlike Egyptian, Indian, or Babylonian customs, this reflects spiritual protection beliefs, offering historical insight into cultural health practices relevant to nursing's cultural competence.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Anastacia Giron-Tupas was PGH's first Filipino chief nurse, a trailblazer e.g., elevating local leadership post-American rule. Delgado (PNA president), Sotejo (educator), and Tupas (unrelated) differ. Her tenure marked a shift toward Filipino autonomy in healthcare, influencing nursing's national identity.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Quadriplegia isn't an oral temp contraindication e.g., a paralyzed patient can still hold a thermometer if alert. NGT (obstruction), dyspnea (breathing interference), and nausea (gagging risk) preclude it. Nurses use alternatives (axillary) here, per safety protocols, ensuring accurate readings.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Leg BP (popliteal) is 20-40 mmHg higher e.g., 160/80 is low, not normal versus arm norms (120/80). Upper meniscus, slow deflation, and Korotkoff sounds are correct. Nurses adjust e.g., noting site for accurate interpretation, per BP technique.