Which factor is related to the increased risk of acquiring polio in the United States after the disease was thought to be eradicated?
1) Lack of health insurance
2) Bioterrorism
3) Reduced compliance with vaccinations
4) Drug resistance
ANS: 3
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A nursing instructor asks a student, " What are some of the skills developed by the time a child reaches 18-months-old?" Which of the following would indicate to the instructor that further teaching is needed? Select all that apply
a. Runs, falling often d. Can ride a tricycle b. Can kick a ball e. Throws a ball c. Can jump in place f. Can walk upstairs holding on
A patient tells the nurse that his back has not "bothered" him for months but now that he's in the intensive care unit, his back is "killing" him. The nurse considers which cause of this pain when designing interventions?
1. Lack of mobility due to hospitalization 2. Worsening of the disease process that caused the hospital admission 3. An undiagnosed injury to the back 4. Tolerance to pain medication
Which action should the nurse take when assessing a patient with trigeminal neuralgia?
a. Have the patient clench the jaws. b. Inspect the oral mucosa and teeth. c. Palpate the face to compare skin temperature bilaterally. d. Identify trigger zones by lightly touching the affected side.