MC The nurse is determining the extent of the damage caused by a huge tornado. The number of deaths and injuries caused by the tornado is included in the assessment. What type of assessment does this best describe?
A. Pre-disaster assessment
B. Disaster assessment
C. Post-disaster assessment
D. Rapid post-disaster assessment
D. Rapid post-disaster assessment
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A few of the more experienced nurses are sitting around a lunch table discussing the changes they are seeing in their skin. Which of the following would be considered normal age-related changes? Select all that apply
A) Thickening of the dermis layer. B) Reduction in subcutaneous tissue. C) Increased hair growth on back and legs. D) Dry, scaly skin.
A patient is suspected as having sprue. What diet teaching does this patient need?
1. Avoid high-protein foods. 2. A vegetarian diet is the best treatment for this condition. 3. Gluten products must be eliminated from the diet. 4. All whey products must be eliminated from the diet.
In planning for the nursing shortage, nursing can have an impact on the profession through a mutual-recognition model for professional nurse registration. Which of the following advantages best identifies nursing-shortage issues?
A) Allows nurses to cross bordering states to practice without additional licensing B) Increases cost effectiveness of licensure programs across the United States C) Enhances interstate commerce and allows for more freedom for employment D) Simplifies the nursing licensure process for the profession
The nurse and the student nurse are caring for two different patients on the medical-surgical unit. One patient is in Airborne Precautions, and one is in Contact Precautions. The nurse explains to the student different interventions for care
What should the nurse include in her teaching? (Select all that apply). a. Be consistent in nursing interventions; there is only one difference in the precautions. b. Wash hands before entering and leaving both of the patients' rooms. c. Dispose of supplies to prevent the spread of microorganisms. d. Apply the knowledge the nurse has of the disease process to prevent the spread of microorganisms. e. Patients in Airborne Precautions wear a mask during transportation to departments. f. Checking the working order of the negative-pressure room is done on admission and at the time of discharge.