A lipid panel has been drawn on a patient who has a family history of atherosclerosis. The nurse would explain that which value on the panel is most implicated in development of atherosclerosis?
1. High-density lipoprotein
2. Total cholesterol level
3. Triglyceride level
4. Low-density lipoprotein
Answer: 4
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The nurse is caring for an adolescent who is presenting in the doctor's office for follow-up evaluation after choosing to have an abortion. The teen states that she believes that abortion was the best option for her
The nurse's priority action for this client is to: A) help the teen express her feelings of grief and loss. B) teach the teen about contraceptives. C) encourage the teen to forget the experience and move on with her life. D) instruct the teen about the risks of repeated abortions.
The federal government obtains its authority to be involved in health care from:
A. Legislation that was passed giving the federal government that privilege. B. Responsibility for the regulation of interstate commerce and to provide for the general welfare. C. The Constitution, specifically allocating authority for health care to the federal government. D. The states requesting the federal government, because of its taxing ability, to accept that responsibility.
When describing assessment of professional competency, which point would be included?
A) Recent participation in practice assures adequate competency for professional registered nurses. B) In many states, competency is determined via initial licensure continuing unless proven otherwise. C) Graduation from an accredited nursing program assures a practitioner minimum competency throughout his or her career. D) Professional competency can only be ascertained by examination.