Before screening projects are undertaken, the sensitivity and specificity of screening levels or test values should be carefully reviewed
What statistical measures do sensitivity and specificity evaluate?
A) Validity and rates of incidence
B) Reliability and probability
C) Validity and reliability
D) Rates of incidence and probability
C
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A) In the patient's drawer B) In the refrigerator C) At the patient's bedside D) In the controlled substance cabinet
The client will be receiving disulfiram (Antabuse) for 3 months. What is the priority teaching point at the time of discharge?
1. "Do not operate heavy machinery while taking this drug." 2. "It is very important to take this drug on an empty stomach." 3. "It is very important to take this drug with food." 4. "Do not drink any alcohol for 2 weeks after you stop this drug."
The nurse is instructing a client on the use of a peak flow meter. In which order should the nurse provide these instructions?
1. Inhale deeply 2. Clean the unit 3. Slide the indicator to zero 4. Blow out through the mouth 5. Attach mouthpiece to the meter
Which of these parts of the immune system provides for long-term immunity?
a. IgG b. Plasma cells c. IgE d. Mast cells