In which situation would a nurse use public surveillance? Select all that apply
a. When estimating the magnitude of an influenza outbreak
b. When determining the geographical distribution of gonorrhea cases
c. When detecting an epidemic of whooping cough
d. When reducing the prevalence of obesity
ANS: A, B, C
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Which of the following interventions should be strictly followed to ensure accurate cardiac output readings?
a. Use 5 mL of iced injectate only. b. Inject the fluid into the pulmonary artery port only. c. Ensure a difference of at least 5Â ° C between injectate temperature and the patient's body temperature. d. Administer the injectate within 4 seconds.
A nurse is preparing a class for a group of young adult women about emergency contraceptives (ECs). Which of the following would the nurse need to stress to the group. Select all that apply
A) ECs induce an abortion like reaction. B) ECs provide some protection against STIs C) ECs are birth control pills in higher, more frequent doses D) ECs are not to be used in place of regular birth control E) ECs provide little protection for future pregnancies.
A patient has the following pulmonary function test results. For which patient should the nurse identify these findings as being normal?
1. a child 2. an adolescent 3. a middle-aged patient 4. an elderly patient
After a course of chemotherapy for cancer of the throat, an older adult patient is admitted to the hospital with persistent nausea and vomiting. The nurse should initially assess the patient for
a. weight loss and weak gag reflex. b. anemia and poor muscle tone. c. oral inflammation and ulceration. d. dehydration and infection.