Which term best describes an individual's feelings of anxiety that are broad, long-lasting, and excessive?

a. Generalized anxiety disorder
b. Panic attack
c. Phobic disorder
d. Obsessive-compulsive disorder


A
This diagnosis is given to individuals with these symptoms. Panic attacks last a short time, phobias relate to excessive fear of a specific object or situation, and obsessive-compulsive disorder is a constant thought and behavior.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend the use of personal protective equipment when the nurse is likely to come into contact with:

a. any client at any time. b. any body fluids. c. blood and blood products. d. any client suspected of being HIV positive.

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Tuberculosis responds well to long-term treatment with a combination of three or more antitubercular drugs. Which of the following is true regarding the duration of treatment for clients with tuberculosis? Select all that apply

A) The initial treatment phase should last for a minimum of 2 months. B) The initial treatment phase should last for a maximum of 2 months. C) The continuation treatment phase should last for 4 to 7 months. D) The continuation treatment phase should last for 6 to 12 months. E) Prophylactic treatment should be given for 6 to 9 months.

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The nurse in labor and delivery documents a fetus as being ROA. To what does this documentation refer for a fetus?

A) Fetal station B) Fetal attitude C) Fetal position D) Fetal size

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Which of the following is used to assess program outcomes or as a follow-up to the results of the program activities?

1. Assessment 2. Goals 3. Formative or process evaluation 4. Summative or impact evaluation

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