One way in which prion diseases are believed to be contracted is
A. via the airborne method.
B. by touching environmental surfaces.
C. inhalation of infected droplets.
D. through ingestion of meat.
Answer: D
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A) pressure of the gravid uterus on the vena cava B) a 50% increase in blood volume C) a pseudoanemia caused by hemoglobin increase D) the pressure of the presenting fetal part on the diaphragm
The nurse is assessing a homeless patient who presents in the emergency department (ED) after suffering a seizure. Which is a common cause for seizure activity for many homeless persons?
1) Epilepsy 2) Hypothermia 3) Hypertension 4) Trauma
Public health nurses serve their communities in a variety of ways. Which is an example of tertiary prevention for a community?
A) Implementation of a psychiatric home health care program B) Teaching parenting skills to prospective new parents C) Money-management counseling for couples with compulsions to spend D) Intervening with a high-risk population to decrease incidence of conduct disorder
An older adult reports that "I know that I'm not the cheerful person I used to be but that's just a part of growing old.". Using a psychological theoretical framework, the nurse might respond:
a. "When your life focuses on positive experiences from your adolescence, aging is reduced by that youthful mental status.". b. "There may be many causes for what you are feeling. I'd suggest seeing your health care provider to rule out any physical causes.". c. "The best way to prepare for a ‘good death' is to systematically review your life and change any behaviors you feel might interfere with this process.". d. "You are in the last stage of development in your life, and it's important that you attempt to correct anything about your life that dissatisfies or saddens you.".