The intergovernmental organization whose aim is to facilitate interventions to improve the health status of people in economically deprived areas through such projects as developing effective sanitation systems is the
a. World Bank
b. World Health Organization
c. United Nations Children's Fund
d. Pan American Health Organization
ANS: A
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a. Abdominal enlargement b. Facial swelling c. Sudden weight gain d. Swelling of the feet and ankles
A nursing instructor is explaining the initial steps of most nursing interventions. The instructor recognizes that additional explanation is required when a student nurse states:
1. "You should always check the chart to be certain of a physician's or other health-care provider's order." 2. "You should always carry out the physician's order as quickly as possible without question." 3. "You should always explain the procedure to the patient using words the patient understands." 4. "You should always think critically about the order to make sure the patient's condition has not changed in such a way that the order might no longer be appropriate."
Many hospitals and universities have access to both SPIN and The Foundation Directory. Why are these useful for a researcher? (Select all that apply.)
a. They provide leads for thousands of grant opportunities. b. They provide information only for small grants of less than $5,000 each. c. They provide information on federal agencies, private foundations, and corporate foundations. d. They are computerized information resources. e. They provide funding information; all fees are then used to support future grants.
The labor and delivery nurse is caring for a laboring patient who has asked for a priest to visit her during labor
The patient's mother died during childbirth, and although there are no complications during her pregnancy, the patient is fearful of her own death during labor. What is the best response by the nurse? 1. "Nothing is going to happen to you. We'll take very good care of you during your birth." 2. "Would you like to have an epidural so that you won't feel the pain of the contractions?" 3. "The priest won't be able to prevent complications, and might get in the way of your providers." 4. "Would you like me to contact your parish or our hospital chaplain to come see you?"