An example of a program objective would be:
a. To decrease the incidence of early childhood disease in Center County by pro-viding immunization clinics in all schools between August and December of 2007
b. To provide condoms to sexually active teenagers in the local high school
c. To increase by 25% the number of school-age children wearing seat belts
d. To provide free diabetic screening every other month for two years
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A program objective needs a strong, action-oriented verb, a statement of a single purpose, a statement of a single result, and a time frame for achieving the expected result.
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a. conducted at the beginning of the assess-ment. b. done after inspection. c. performed at the end of the examination. d. performed before palpation.
A nursing assistant is frustrated with Mr. Martinez, who is recovering from a stroke and has been very demanding. Which of the following is an appropriate action for the nursing assistant to take?
A. Tell Mr. Martinez that if he doesn't like the care he is receiving, he can go to another rehabilitation hospital and see if he likes that one any better. B. Excuse yourself and leave him safely in his room, then calm down outside the room. Ask a co-worker for help if needed. C. Tell Mr. Martinez that you have heard enough complaining, then ignore him while completing your assigned tasks. D. Go find another nursing assistant in the busy hallway and vent about Mr. Martinez.
Which of the following assessment findings of a 70-year-old male patient's skin should the nurse prioritize?
A. The patient's complaint of dry skin that is frequently itchy. B. The presence of an irregularly shaped mole that the patient states is new. C. The presence of veins on the back of the patient's leg that are blue and tortuous. D. The presence of a rash on the patient's hand and forearm to which the patient applies a corticosteroid ointment.
Which of the following statements is true of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs)?
A. Overdosage can cause hypotension and reflex tachycardia. B. It interferes with insulin and blood glucose regulation. C. It increases plasma lipids. D. Increase in the release of aldosterone and antidiuretic hormone.