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Refer to Station/Figure 3.  This figure shows two different examples of SYNOVIAL HINGE type joints. Identify which articulation is more distal AND the bones that form this articulation, including the specific numbers from the figure. 

Which practice is unsafe during nail care for a patient with diabetes?

Refer to Station/Figure 1.  A possible injury from falling onto your butt while skating is a hairline fracture to your “sitz bones” which is an alternate name for a bone landmark we studied in class. This can make sitting difficult since it is the most inferior and distal portion of the coxal bone. Identify this boney landmark where this injury occurs, including the name and label from the figure.  NAME of boney landmark: [a] NUMBER from figure: [b]

An older adult post-surgery uses an improperly fitted walker. The priority intervention is:

What is a red flag when evaluating footwear?

What is the relationship between energy and wavelength for electromagnetic radiation?

What is one or two things you plan to do this summer to support your healthy aging and mental well-being?

Scenario:Mr. D is a 79-year-old male admitted to the hospital for management of congestive heart failure. He has a history of type 2 diabetes, mild cognitive impairment, and osteoarthritis. He wears bifocal glasses and reports occasional dizziness when standing. During his hospital stay, the nurse notes that Mr. D frequently gets out of bed without using the call light and was recently found trying to walk to the bathroom without assistance. His medications include metformin, furosemide, and a low-dose antipsychotic for sleep disturbances. He requires help with grooming and dressing. The nurse observes his footwear are hospital-issued socks with non-slip grips. What is the nurse’s most appropriate initial intervention to prevent a fall for Mr. D?

What is the primary goal of using the 30 second chair stand test?