The nurse reminds the 55-year-old woman that the American Cancer Society (ACS) recommendation for persons older than 50 years is to have an annual:
a. fecal occult blood test.
b. sigmoidoscopy.
c. Pap smear.
d. pelvic examination.
ANS: A
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The nurse is performing a rapid assessment for each of the following clients. Which of the following clients require immediate medical assistance? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. The client is pale and is breathing in a shallow manner. 2. The client's oxygen saturation level is 74% and is dyspneic. 3. The client is rating his pain at a 3 out of a 10 on a pain scale. 4. The client is unable to follow directions. 5. The nurse determines that the client's level of consciousness is decreasing.
A new instrument has been determined to be highly valid. The nurse researcher should interpret this finding to mean what?
a. It is sensitive but not specific. b. Its use results in minimal random errors. c. It accurately measures level of mentation. d. Determination of interrater reliability is unnecessary.
___ assess interrater reliability of data collectors
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend which age group to receive the pneumococcal vaccine each year?
a. children under age 1 c. college age young adults b. individuals 65 and older d. elderly over 80