A hospital admits a patient who is having breathing problems after mixing household cleaning products. The nurse recognizes that this patient is suffering from exposure to which type of environmental hazard?
A. Biological
B. Mixed
C. Physical
D. Chemical
ANS: B
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Which factor increases a young woman's risk for early sexual experiences and pregnancy?
a. History of sexual abuse b. Parents who have high demands for their children to act maturely c. Parents who communicate openly with their teens about birth control and sexual-ity d. Male partner of the same age
The nurse is teaching a group of caregivers of infants on various topics. Which statement made by a caregiver indicates an understanding of infant bathing?
A) "When I bathe my baby, I shampoo his hair each time as well." B) "Giving my baby a bath every day during cold weather will help her stay warm." C) "My husband uses plain water on our babies face but I use mild soap." D) "Now that my baby is bigger, she seems to enjoy having powder applied after her bath."
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a. Ask the patient to stick out the tongue and move it in all directions. b. Ask the patient to move the head to the right and left. c. Observe the symmetry of the face when the patient talks. d. Assess for taste on the anterior part of the tongue.