A male patient brings home a note from the occupational nurse that states, "You have acute bacterial conjunctivitis." This condition is more commonly called
a. infection.
b. tearing.
c. pink eye.
d. color blindness.
C
Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva caused by bacterial or viral infection, allergy, or environmental factors. It is commonly called pink eye.
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The nurse has recommended respite care for the family of a two-year-old child who is medically fragile. The mother asks what respite can do for them. The nurse's response will be based on the knowledge that:
1. Respite care will admit the child for an evaluation of the child's medical condition. 2. Respite care gives the family a break from the daily demands of caring for a child who is medically fragile. 3. Respite care can provide support for the child during local disasters. 4. Respite care will admit the child and family to their facility and provide the whole family a vacation experience.
The nurse compresses the nailbed of a child who has just received an arm cast to assess:
a. loss of sensation. b. impending edema. c. perception of pain. d. peripheral circulation.
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) report, Crossing the Quality Chasm, was useful in describing the challenges related to moving from _____-centered to _____-centered care
a. patient; provider b. provider; patient c. patient; facility d. provider; financially
The nurse is explaining functions of the amniotic fluid to a prenatal class. Which statement indicates that a class participant understands the function of amniotic fluid?
A) "This is how the baby is fed." B) "It helps cushion the baby." C) "Prevents viruses from passing to the baby." D) "Provides oxygen to the fetus."