Oliguria is:
a. A scant amount of urine
b. The production of abnormally large amounts of urine
c. The need to void at once
d. Voiding at frequent intervals
A
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When teaching a pregnant woman with class II heart disease, the nurse should:
a. advise her to gain at least 30 pounds. b. explain the importance of a diet high in calcium. c. instruct her to avoid strenuous activity. d. inform her of the need to limit fluid intake.
An examiner has rotated a brush several times into the cervical os. The brush was withdrawn and stroked lightly on a glass slide. The slide was sprayed with fixative. Which type of specimen re-quires this technique for collection?
a. Gonococcal culture b. Cytology smear c. Haemophilus smear d. Trichomonas smear
A patient is seen resting quietly; however, when the nurse enters the room, the patient begins to grimace and asks for more pain medication. Which of the following should the nurse do?
1. Assess the level of pain and provide the requested pain medication. 2. Confront the patient and ask about the sudden demonstration of pain. 3. Tell the patient that medication cannot be provided at this time and leave the room. 4. Refuse the medication and document that the patient appears to be faking the need for pain medication.
MC While community nurses have always advocated for their clients, the current emphasis for public health practice is
A. Controlling epidemic diseases such as bird flu. B. Improving global sanitation efforts. C. Preventing contagious diseases such as tuberculosis. D. Advocating for social justice.