Why would a school nurse encourage the school district to create a violence prevention program?
a. A government-endorsed teaching unit that focused on this topic is available.
b. Additional funds are being offered in the state to provide this educational program.
c. The prevalence of violence, including homicide, among adolescents is recognized.
d. High-risk behaviors are common among adolescents.
ANS: C
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Fluoride is an essential mineral that is taken into what surface area of the body for absorption?
1. Skin 2. Hair 3. Teeth 4. Nails
To prevent a person from suffocating, you should do which of the following?
a. Make sure the person's dentures are loose. b. Check for braces. c. Report swallowing problems to the nurse. d. Give the person who has a feeding tube fluids only.
A patient has been prescribed lorazepam (Ativan), a benzodiazepine used to treat insomnia. Which action will the nurse take?
a. Advise the patient to take the medication with food. b. Assess the patient's blood pressure in sitting and lying positions. c. Inform the patient to discontinue the medication once sleep improves. d. Instruct the patient to lie down before taking the medication.