The population that community health nurses serve in the United States is changing. Because of population shifts, nurses must become sensitive to the cultural differences and language differences among new community members
Which minority group currently represents the largest group?
A) African-Americans
B) Hispanic-Americans
C) Asian-Americans
D) American Indians
B
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The postpartum client who delivered two days ago has developed endometritis. Which charting entry would the nurse expect to find in this client's chart?
1. "Cesarean birth performed secondary to arrest of dilation." 2. "Rupture of membranes occurred two hours prior to delivery." 3. "External fetal monitoring used throughout labor." 4. "Client has history of pregnancy-induced hypertension."
Which statement BEST describes how the assessment and the diagnosis steps of the nursing process are related?
a. If insufficient data is collected, then the problem may not be accurately identified. b. After the problem is decided, the nurse should do an assessment to validate the data. c. Once the nurse knows about the client, actions can be planned to fit the client's lifestyle. d. Assessments need to be done repeatedly to determine if the goals have been met.
The nurse is caring for a patient infected with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). What's the major infection control measure to reduce MRSA and other nosocomial pathogens in a health care setting?
A) Using antibacterial soap when bathing patients with MRSA B) Conducting culture surveys periodically C) Ensuring that personnel wash their hands before and after contact with every patient D) Using specific housekeeping practices for environmental cleaning
A nurse is working with low-income disabled families who have young children. Which of the following considerations should be made by the nurse?
a. The children who are at greatest risk for abuse have physical disabilities. b. The children who are at greatest risk for abuse have developmental delays. c. The children who are at greatest risk for abuse have mental retardation. d. The children who are at greatest risk for abuse have cognitive disabilities.