The ability of an observation to identify correctly those who have the disease is called ____________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
sensitivity
Sensitivity allows for the ability of an observation to correctly identify those who have the dis-ease.
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A) Leave one hand ungloved to assess the site. B) Cleanse the skin with normal saline. C) Ask the patient about allergies to latex or iodine. D) Remove excessive hair from the selected site.
You are assessing a 16-year-old female's knowledge of sexuality. Which of her statements indicates that she requires further teaching?
a. "I don't practice oral sex, because it could lead to sexually transmitted infections." b. "I don't have sexual intercourse because I want to remain a virgin until marriage." c. "My boyfriend and I are practicing abstinence by engaging in shared touching." d. "My parents are lesbians, but it has not affected my sexual orientation."
In preparing the teaching plan on dietary changes after discharge for a client with chronic pancreatitis, the nurse would know that the statement most indicative of the client's understand-ing of the information is
a. "I won't be eating any more French fries or drinking hard liquor." b. "A chicken breast and a glass of white wine sound like a good dinner." c. "I'm anxious to cooperate if it means I can get rid of this pain permanently." d. "My diet doesn't sound too bad; lots of people have to watch what they eat."
While approval of institutions that provide health care is mandatory, accreditation is usually voluntary. What health care institution would require mandatory accreditation?
A) A hospital that receives funding from Medicare B) An assisted living facility that employs licensed vocational nurses C) A physician's office where controlled medications are prescribed D) A long-term care facility with more than 10 residents