The parish nurse that is available for health counseling with teens prior to and following youth activities is practicing which of the following levels of prevention?
a. Primary prevention
b. Secondary prevention
c. Tertiary prevention
d. Assessment
ANS: B
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A) Providing emotional support B) Giving antibiotics as ordered C) Providing extra nutrition for the elderly patient D) Providing anticipatory interventions
Prescribing for women during their childbearing years requires constant awareness of the possibility of:
1. Pregnancy unless the women is on birth control 2. Risk for silent bacterial or viral infections of the genitalia 3. High risk for developmental disorders in their infants 4. Decreased risk for abuse during this time
The most accurate physiologic reason for respiratory distress in respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is:
1. Altered surface tension causes fluid and protein leak, preventing atelectasis and ground glass appearance on CXR. 2. Infants with RDS are premature and incidence of RDS increases with increased gestational age. 3. Infants with RDS have a decreased number of alveoli, increased surface tension, and decreased AP diameter, limiting lung development. 4. Infants with RDS have altered surface tension, which produces hyaline membrane, atelectasis, and hypoventilation.
The most important short-term goal for the client who tries to manipulate others would be to
a. acknowledge own behavior. b. express feelings verbally. c. stop initiating arguments. d. sustain lasting relationships.