During an examination, a nurse chooses between a Pederson or Graves' speculum for examination of the:
a. External ear.
b. Vaginal canal.
c. Nasal passages.
d. Oropharynx.
ANS: B
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A patient has come in for her annual mammogram. The patient voices concerns of repeated exposure to radiation. What should the nurse teach the patient about a mammogram?
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a. "The nasogastric tube decompresses the abdomen and decreases vomiting." b. "We can keep a more accurate measure of intake and output with the nasogastric tube." c. "The tube is used to decrease postoperative diarrhea." d. "Believe it or not, the nasogastric tube makes the baby more comfortable after surgery."
An example of a program objective would be
a. To decrease the incidence of early childhood disease in Center County by providing 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