Immunization for measles is an example of:
1. Primary prevention
2. Secondary prevention
3. Tertiary prevention
4. Health promotion
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Primary prevention refers to those interventions aimed at preventing the occurrence of disease, injury, or disability.
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A patient with severe blood loss from a motor vehicle crash is being transported by air transport for definitive care. During phase two of the transfer, what is the most important nursing action?
A) Determine the route and method for transport. B) Evaluate the patient outcome after transport. C) Verify that the receiving facility will accept the patient. D) Start at least two large-bore intravenous lines.
Magnet Recognition status for hospitals is achieved through the demonstration of which criteria? Select all that apply
a. low nurse vacancy rates c. low nurse staff turnover b. moderate nurse satisfaction d. high nurse satisfaction
The nurse is aware that of all the reported falls in the United States, only 1% to 5% result in a ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
During maternal assessment, the nurse determines the fetus to be in a left occiput anterior (LOA) position. Auscultation of the fetal heart rate should begin in the:
1. Right upper quadrant. 2. Left upper quadrant. 3. Right lower quadrant. 4. Left lower quadrant.