Which are assessment findings that support a diagnosis of sexual abuse for a pediatric patient? Select all that apply
1) Bruises
2) Anal penetration
3) Fractures
4) Genital fondling
5) Intentional burns
ANS: 2, 4
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This is an example of which ethnical principle? a. Autonomy b. Justice c. Fidelity d. Nonmaleficence
A nurse is very interested in learning more about health care economics and how she can use that knowledge to become a better patient advocate
She comments, "Nurses should not only deliver care one day at a time in one facility but should coordinate patient care as they move from acute care to rehabilitation to home care." This nurse would be a candidate for which nursing role? a. Disease management program (DMP) for chronic illnesses b. A hospital-based utilization management nurse who reviews medical records to determine the most appropriate DRG for patients c. Case management d. Reviewer for Managed Care Organization
The nurse assesses a patient's endotracheal cuff pressure to be 22 mm Hg. The purpose for assessing the cuff pressure is to
1. check endotracheal tube placement. 2. facilitate a nasogastric tube feeding. 3. ensure adequate blood flow to the trachea and surrounding tissues. 4. determine if suctioning is needed.
What is the rationale behind public health departments' not offering home nursing?
a. Most of the agencies' energy and resources are spent on controlling communicable diseases instead. b. Priorities have changed to focus on addressing the increasing public health problems. c. Profit-making agencies are now providing more care for homebound clients. d. Public health has not traditionally been involved in home care of individuals.