A public health nurse is working with a migrant farm worker who has experienced an exposure to a pesticide. When researching pesticides, the nurse looks at the "family" of the chemical
What similarities are found among chemicals that have been placed in the same family?
a. Route of entry into the body
b. Actions and associated risks
c. Effects that they have on the body
d. Potency and toxicity
ANS: B
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A) Belief and education C) Exercise and nutrition B) Money and rewards D) Faith and religion
The nurse is caring for a mother who has just given birth to twins of 28 weeks gestation, each weighing 2 kg. What is the health risk for the mother and the twins?
A) Child mortality B) Neonatal death C) Infant mortality D) Maternal mortality
Following a motor vehicle accident, a client with injuries to the face is tested for muscle strength. The nurse determines there is adequate strength of the eyes and eyelids when the client is able to:
A) blink rapidly. B) keep eyelids closed for 30 seconds. C) follow the nurse's finger movements with eyes. D) close eyes tightly.
To establish rapport with a 10-year-old child who is hospitalized in a psychiatric setting, which statement by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) "Let's compare your situation to that of Cinderella's in the fairy tale." B) "I'm going to use the DECA tool to measure your self-control and initiative." C) "Let's have you draw a picture of yourself." D) "Would you like to play a game of checkers with me?"