A patient reports that she has a gynecological examination including a Pap smear every year. You should record this information in which section of the health history?
a. past health history c. social history
b. medical history d. health checkups
D
Health checkup information demonstrates patterns of health care practices by the patient during illness and health and provides sources of health education. Examples of health checkups include complete physical exams, lab tests, visits to a dentist and eye doctor, Pap smears, breast self-exams, mammograms, testicular self-exams, and prostate exams.
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a. Woman who has adapted her clothing to the clothing style of her new country. b. Woman who follows the traditions that her mother followed regarding meals. c. Man who is not sure of his ancestor's country of origin. d. Child who is not able to speak his parents' native language.
When preparing to perform routine physical assessments on several children, from which of the following children would you expect to obtain blood pressure?
A) A 6-month old infant B) A 13-month old infant C) A 2½-year-old toddler D) A 3½-year-old toddler
What is the action of bactericidal drugs?
1. They disrupt normal cell function. 2. They will slow the growth of the bacteria. 3. They have a high potency. 4. They will kill the bacteria.
The nurse is working on a medical-surgical unit that has been participating in a research project associated with pressure ulcers. Which risk factor will the nurse assess for that predisposes a patient to pressure ulcer development?
a. Decreased level of consciousness b. Adequate dietary intake c. Shortness of breath d. Muscular pain