A nursing instructor is discussing areas of health promotion related to the nose, sinuses, mouth, and throat. What topics would the instructor be most likely to cite? (Select all that apply.)
A) Tobacco use
B) Risks for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
C) Obstructive sleep apnea
D) Alcohol use
E) Oral health
A, C, E
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What basic "feeling" words should the nurse use in attempting to help a 7-year-old girl express her feelings about being in a new school? (Select all that apply.)
a. Mad b. Glad c. Sad d. Scared e. Jealous
Which of the following describe a problem with the U.S. water quality today? (Select all that apply.)
a. Companies demand high reimbursement when asked to stop dumping heavy metals into local water sources. b. Many aquifers are contaminated with pesticides and fertilizers. c. More than 45 million Americans drink untreated water. d. Sediment from construction, agriculture, and deforestation is often present. e. Underground water, if contaminated, cannot be cleansed. f. Water-related diseases (cholera, typhoid, dysentery) frequently occur.
The nurse is preparing to document that an older patient is experiencing nocturnal myoclonus. What assessment finding is consistent with this documentation?
A) Five leg jerks or movements per hour of sleep B) Any number of leg jerks related to the use of antidepressants C) Five leg jerks brought on by an epileptic seizure during a night's sleep D) Leg jerks in combination with episodes of breathing cessation during sleep
The food that most often causes choking accidents in infants is:
1. Celery 2. Grapes 3. Hot dogs 4. Peanuts