Which conditions may contribute to disability? Select all that apply
a. Violence
b. Tobacco use
c. Lack of access to health care
d. Unsanitary living conditions
ANS: A, B, C, D
You might also like to view...
Two nurses are contrasting the major differences between physostigmine (Antilirium) and neostigmine (Prostigmin). One nurse correctly states that physostigmine (Antilirium)
a. is not as effective for treating poisoning by muscarinic-blocking drugs. b. can readily cross the blood-brain barrier. c. does not cause any side effects. d. cannot reverse the effects of neuromuscular blockers.
A 19-year-old patient has genital warts around her external genitalia and perianal area. She tells the nurse that she has not sought treatment until now because "the warts are so disgusting." Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate?
a. Disturbed body image related to feelings about the genital warts b. Ineffective coping related to denial of increased risk for infection c. Risk for infection related to lack of knowledge about transmission d. Anxiety related to impact of condition on interpersonal relationships
When treating a disaster victim, which is the last step of the START triage system?
A) Rescuers instruct persons at the scene of the incident to move to a designated area away from the scene. B) For those unable to move, rescuers assess and designate patients to a general category. C) Rescuers locate patients in the immediate care priority and address airway or severe bleeding issues. D) For those with potential or suspected injuries, rescuers recheck as often as resources and time permit.
If a visitor asks you a question about a patient's medical condition, it is all right to give him the information
Indicate whether the statement is true or false