Which disease process places the client at greatest risk for development of an ectopic pregnancy?
a. Chlamydia infection
b. Genital herpes
c. Human papilloma virus infection
d. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
D
Pelvic inflammatory disease is a leading cause of infertility and ectopic pregnancies. The other diseases are not as likely to cause an ectopic pregnancy.
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In differentiating between health and wellness in health care, which of the following statements is true?
a. Health is a broad term encompassing atti-tudes and behaviors. b. The concept of illness prevention was never considered by previous generations. c. Wellness and self-actualization develop through learning and growth. d. Wellness is impossible when one's health is compromised.
Which client would be at highest risk for the development of colorectal cancer?
A. 55-year-old woman whose father was treated for colon cancer B. 45-year-old woman with irritable bowel syndrome C. 33-year-old man who drinks four cups of coffee daily D. 70-year-old man with peptic ulcer disease
Which statement is true of health care personnel and good hand hygiene?
A) Hand hygiene is carefully followed. B) Compliance is difficult to achieve. C) Only nurses need to practice hand hygiene. D) Wearing gloves reduces the need for hand hygiene.
Which medication is a patient with Raynaud's disease most likely to be prescribed?
a. Lovastatin (Mevacor) b. Coumadin (Warfarin) c. Nifedipine (Procardia) d. Captopril (Capoten)