Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening is controversial because:
a. there are many false-negative results.
b. PSA is produced by many other tissues.
c. it is less sensitive than digital rectal ex-amination.
d. no data have proved that it decreases mortality.
D
There are no data confirming that PSA screening decreases mortality from prostate cancer.
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To estimate the length of the nasogastric (NG) tube that should be inserted to reach the client's stomach, the nurse should use the NG tube to measure the distance from the:
a. client's earlobe to the sternum after placing the client in a sitting position b. base of the client's nose to the umbilicus after placing the client in a supine position c. mouth to the earlobe and then to the xiphoid process after placing the client in a supine position d. tip of the client's nose to the earlobe and then to the xiphoid process after placing the client in a sitting position
The nurse manager of a unit has lost many staff members, and the unit is now staffed with a large number of agency and traveling nurses. She knows that the agency and traveling nurses are all contracted to stay on the unit for the next 3 months
One way to improve morale and decrease stress in the unit would be to: a. Plan a social event and include the agency and traveling nurse staff members. b. Plan unit-based social events for your re-maining permanent staff members. c. Request hospital-based "floating" nurses to substitute for the temporary staff. d. Implement team nursing.
A nurse assesses a client's eyes by testing the cardinal fields of vision for coordination and alignment. What eye characteristic is being assessed by this process?
A) Visual acuity B) Extraocular movements C) Peripheral vision D) Existence of cataracts
Ms. Harding is being evaluated for outcomes of her pain interventions. Which set of facts demonstrates that Ms. Harding has met the goals for successful pain intervention?
A. Ms. Harding reports pain is relieved or reduced. Overall discomfort is not relieved. She is not satisfied with management. All vital signs are on the low end of normal. Pulse oximetry remains over 92%. She is not experiencing or is managing any medication side effects. B. Ms. Harding reports pain is relieved or reduced. Overall discomfort is relieved. She is satisfied with management. All vital signs are within normal limits (WNL). Pulse oximetry remains over 95%. She is not experiencing or is managing any medication side effects. C. Ms. Harding reports pain is not relieved. Overall discomfort is somewhat relieved. She is unsure if she is satisfied with management. All vital signs are within normal limits (WNL). Pulse oximetry remains over 90%. She is not experiencing or is managing any medication side effects. D. Ms. Harding reports pain is relieved or reduced. Overall discomfort is varying in relief. She is satisfied with management. All vital signs are within normal limits (WNL). Pulse oximetry remains over 90%.