The test used for checking stool for occult blood is the
A. stool specimen.
B. Hemoccult.
C. culture.
D. enema.
Answer: B
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A client is typed and crossmatched for a unit of blood. Which statement by the nurse indicates a need for further genetic education?
a. "Blood type is formed from three gene alleles: A, B, and O." b. "Each blood type allele is inherited from the mother or the father." c. "If the client's blood type is AB, then the client is homozygous for that trait." d. "If the client has a dominant and a recessive blood type allele, only the dominant will be expressed."
A nurse at the well child clinic realizes that many parents have misconceptions about effective ways of disciplining their children. The nurse decides to form a group to address this problem. What should be the focus of the group?
a. Support b. Socialization c. Health education d. Symptom management
How should the healthcare professional reply when parents question why a computed tomographic (CT) scan of the head was not ordered for their 5-year-old child after a minor fall?
a. Physicians are cautious about ordering CT scan on children younger than 10 years of age. b. CT scans are seldom conclusive when used to diagnosis head injuries in young children. c. The child’s symptoms will determine whether a CT scan is necessary and worth the expense. d. Research suggests that repeated CT scans can increase the risk of developing brain cancer
A patient has a long history of heavy alcohol use and has been admitted to the hospital for traumatic injuries after a motor vehicle accident. How should the nurse best assess the patient for physical dependence on alcohol?
A) Assess the patient's perceptions of his coping strategies. B) Assess whether the patient ever feels guilty about his drinking. C) Assess the patient for signs and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. D) Assess the patient's typical alcohol intake.