Which demographic factors of a community are important for the nurse to consider when assessing a community?
a. Census tract data can be used to determine needed agency staffing.
b. Density of housing is associated with contagious infections.
c. Ethnicity determines how health is defined and protected.
d. Income determines what community services can be financed.
ANS: C
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A) an S3 gallop. B) high fever. C) diffuse ST segment elevation. D) hypoxemia.
Which of the following points should a nurse include in the teaching plan for a patient who has been prescribed a nonopioid analgesic?
A) Discontinue the dosage of the drug immediately if symptoms disappear. B) Take any over-the-counter (OTC) drug if pain increases. C) Contact physician if temperature remains high even after 3 days. D) Contact physician if severe or recurrent pain persists for more than 10 days.
A 31-year-old pregnant woman has been prescribed a tocolytic drug. The nurse understands that this drug is primarily indicated for which of the following?
A) Antepartal hypertension B) Preterm labor C) Postpartum hemorrhage D) Protracted labor
The skill that will be most helpful to an LPN/LVN in navigating health care system changes successfully is
a. the ability to work efficiently for long hours. b. problem-solving and critical thinking abilities. c. identifying the need for comprehensive system change. d. becoming knowledgeable about CQI processes.