Several factors are taken into account when calculating the exposure estimate, including the duration of the exposure, the frequency of exposure, and the bioavailability of the contaminant. What is bioavailability?
A) The amount of a contaminant that actually ends up in the systemic circulation
B) Process of using medical tests to determine whether a person has been exposed to a contaminant
C) Focus on the incidence and prevalence of disease or illness in a population from exposures in their environments
D) Number of adverse effects of chemical, physical, or biological agents on people, animals, and the environment
A
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The mother of a preschool-age child is pregnant and wants to enroll the child in a child care program. When should the nurse suggest that the child be enrolled in this program?
A) By 4 years of age regardless of the pregnancy B) Now after explaining that the new sibling will take up the mother's time C) Three months before the baby is born, after the mother stresses that he is growing up D) Immediately after the baby is born so that the child will feel less jealous and more secure
The school nurse is teaching parents risk factors for suicide in adolescents. Which of the following would the nurse discuss? Select all answers that apply
A) Mental health changes B) History of previous suicide attempt C) Higher socioeconomic status D) Greatly improved school performance E) Family disorganization F) Substance abuse
Which of the following are roles of the parish nurse? Select all that apply
1. Integrator of health and faith 2. Health educator 3. Health counselor 4. Health advocate
The primiparous client at 39 weeks' gestation calls the clinic and reports increased bladder pressure but easier breathing and irregular, mild contractions. She also states that she just cleaned the entire house. Which statement should the nurse make?
1. "You should not work so much at this point in pregnancy." 2. "Your body may be telling you it is going into labor soon." 3. "If the bladder pressure continues, come in to the clinic tomorrow." 4. "What you are describing is not commonly experienced in the last weeks."