The nurse reminds a patient with glaucoma that this disease has a familial tendency. How often should family members undergo an examination to detect glaucoma?
A) At least monthly
B) At least once every 2 years
C) At least once every 5 years
D) At least once every 10 years
Ans: B
Feedback: Glaucoma has a family tendency. Family members should be encouraged to undergo examinations at least once every 2 years to ensure early detection. Testing on a monthly basis is not necessary and excessive.
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a. "Vision is not totally developed until 2 years of age." b. "Infants develop the ability to focus on an object at approximately 8 months of age." c. "By approximately 3 months of age, infants develop more coordinated eye movements and can fixate on an object." d. "Most infants have uncoordinated eye movements for the first year of life."
A nurse is reviewing research articles in an effort to make changes in practice in a medical-surgical unit. To evaluate the quality of the research performed, which source should be recommended?
1. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). 2. The National Guideline Clearinghouse (NGC). 3. University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada. 4. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).
When doing adult CPR, compress the sternum straight down
A. 1/2 to 1 inch. B. 1 to 1.5 inches. C. 1.5 to 2 inches. D. 2.5 to 3.5 inches.
A patient with severe weight loss as a result of anorexia nervosa has refused meal trays and supplemental feedings for 3 days since being admitted to the hospital and so refeed-ing has been ordered. Which intervention will initiate this treatment?
a. Scheduling a nutrition consult with the hospital dietitian b. Tube feedings until the patient eats 90% of all meals for 1 day c. IV infusions beginning immediately and continuing for 48 hours d. Placing the patient on suicide precautions and one-to-one observation