Which cytologic test, usually performed in outpatient settings, suggests the probability of a need for further testing for cancer cells?
a. Chest radiography
b. Koch test
c. Papanicolaou (Pap) test
d. Tine test
C
Preventive testing (Pap test) and screening reduce the risks for cancer and increase the chances of early treatment and is the most commonly performed screening test.
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In addition to antidepressants, a safe, nonpharmacologic and potentially effective adjunctive treatment for insomnia in persons with a diagnosis of depression is: 1. Medical meditation. 2. Watching TV. 3. Progressive relaxation. 4. Alternate-nostril breathing.
Why is it important for the nurse to demonstrate competence when caring for a client undergoing cardiac surgery?
A) To acknowledge the client's emotion B) To encourage verbal conversation C) To relieve the client's insecurity and anxiety D) To encourage the client to communicate
The nurse is planning the care of a one-day-old infant. Which of the following nursing interventions would protect the newborn from heat loss by convection?
A. Placing the newborn away from air currents B. Pre-warming the examination table C. Drying the newborn thoroughly D. Removing wet linens from the isolette
The evening medication nurse has been noticing some small but seemingly minor inconsistencies as he passes out medications for the clients. He has discovered these events occur most commonly after one nurse
Which action may indicate a nurse is diverting meds for personal use? (Select all that apply.) A) Wasting entire doses B) Duplicate doses disappear C) Substitution of a controlled substance for a noncontrolled D) Medication from a discharge client disappears E) Medications client brought from home disappear