What screening test is accomplished by performing an intradermal injection?
a. Diabetes
b. Tuberculosis
c. Hepatitis
d. Meningitis
ANS: B
Intradermal injection absorption is slow, which makes it the best route for tuberculosis screening.
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Select all that apply. A) "I need to leave it in no longer than 6 hours." B) "I need to use a lubricant prior to insertion." C) "I can insert the sponge no longer than 24 hours prior to having intercourse." D) "I need to add spermicidal cream prior to intercourse." E) "I need to moisten it with water prior to use."
A hospice nurse is working with a client who has ovarian cancer. The client is concerned that her two daughters are at an increased risk for cancer and asks for the nurse's help. Which actions by the nurse are appropriate? Select all that apply
A) Provide the family with information on hereditary cancer risks. B) Assure the client that ovarian cancer is not hereditary. C) Offer to refer the daughters to a genetic counselor. D) Arrange for the client to have genetic testing. E) Tell the client that her additional worrying is too stressful.
A 60-year-old patient who has had an enucleation asks when he can get his prosthesis fitted. In approximately how many weeks should this patient expect to be fitted?
a. 2 b. 4 c. 8 d. 12
How would a culturally competent care plan differ from a standard care plan?
a. It would contain adaptations that recognize the patient's cultural preferences. b. It would follow the legal mandates for providing care regardless of culture. c. It would provide information about nonjudgmental behaviors to use. d. It would focus on the nurse's values, assumptions, and health beliefs.