The uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body's tissues and organs is called
a. AIDS. c. cancer.
b. disease. d. tuberculosis
c
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The nurse organizing an Evidence-Based Practice Committee has a computer with Internet access. What else would be most important to the committee when searching for the most current scientific evidence?
a. Medical and nursing textbooks b. Database of health journals c. Subscriptions to scholarly journals d. Librarian in the facility
When assessing the temperature of newborns and children, the nurse decides to utilize a temporal artery thermometer. What is the rationale for the nurse's action?
a. It is not affected by skin moisture. b. It has no risk of injury to patient or nurse. c. It reflects rapid changes in radiant temperature. d. It is accurate even when the forehead is covered with hair.
While caring for a patient who has just been admitted with meningococcal meningitis, the RN observes all of the following. Which one requires action by the RN?
a. The bedrails at the head and foot of the bed are both elevated. b. The patient receives a regular diet from the dietary department. c. The nursing assistant goes into the patient's room without a mask. d. The lights in the patient's room are turned off and the blinds are shut.
The nurse is using a family interpreter to teach home care to the deaf parents of a child with cystic fibrosis. Which of the following techniques of working with an interpreter is unique to this situation?
A) Ensuring the parents can read printed material B) Using the child's older sister as interpreter C) Allowing time for interpretation and response D) Expecting the interpreter to know the medical terms