Wounds affecting the epidermis are called:
a. superficial.
b. partial thickness.
c. full thickness.
d. none of the above.
a
Superficial wounds affect the epidermis
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A) Absence of breath sounds B) Wheezing with discontinuous breath sounds C) Faint breath sounds with prolonged expiration D) Faint breath sounds with fine crackles
Before beginning a health assessment with a patient, the nurse reviews Healthy People 2020 because:
A) It helps determine the patient's plan of care. B) It serves as a guide for the health assessment. C) It identifies risk factors, health issues, and diseases. D) It lists specific interventions to address most patient health problems.
The mother of an infant with multiple anomalies tells the nurse that she had a viral infection in the beginning of her pregnancy. Which viral infection is associated with fetal anomalies?
a. Measles b. Roseola c. Rubella d. Herpes simplex virus (HSV)
When no interpreter is available, nurses should do all of the following except
1. Discuss one topic at a time to avoid confusion. 2. Obtain phrase books from a library or bookstore. 3. Pantomime words with simple actions while verbalizing. 4. Speak loudly to emphasize the importance of what you are saying. 5. Try a third language or Latin phrases if possible.