Which cancer originates from connective tissue?
a. Osteogenic sarcoma
b. Basal cell carcinoma
c. Multiple myeloma
d. Adenocarcinoma
Ans: a. Osteogenic sarcoma
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Which of the following would demonstrate cultural competence? 1. "I understand the importance of burying the placenta to your culture, but because of the risk of blood-borne pathogens, we cannot allow you to have it." 2. "I will speak with my supervisor and do everything I can to obtain it." 3. "Placentas contain a great deal of blood, and are not returned to clients." 4. "Why do you bury the placenta?"
When the nurse cares for a patient receiving an antibiotic, what instructions will the nurse provide no matter what medication is prescribed? (Select all that apply.)
A) Drink plenty of fluids to avoid kidney damage. B) Take all medications as prescribed until all of the medication is gone. C) Report difficulty breathing, severe headache, or changes in urine output. D) Take antibiotic with food to avoid gastrointestinal (GI) upset. E) Take safety precautions such as changing position slowly.
A nurse is caring for a patient who is acutely ill and has included vigilant oral care in the patient's plan of care. Why are patients who are ill at increased risk for developing dental caries?
A) Hormonal changes brought on by the stress response cause an acidic oral environment B) Systemic infections frequently migrate to the teeth C) Hydration that is received intravenously lacks fluoride D) Inadequate nutrition and decreased saliva production can cause cavities
Which age-related skin changes should a nurse anticipate when performing a physical assessment on an 80-year-old man? (Select all that apply.)
a. Increased nasal hair b. Flattened nails c. Small macular lesions at the hairline d. Increased hair on the helix of the ear e. Presence of seborrheic keratosis