A 15 year-old adolescent tells a school nurse "I have persistent pain during my periods" What should the nurse encourage her to do?
a. Continue daily activities
b. Have a gynecologic examination
c. Eat a nutritious diet containing iron
d. Practice relaxation of abdominal muscles
Answer: b. Have a gynecologic examination
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How would the nurse test for the clinical manifestation consistent with this laboratory result? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Have the patient open and close both hands. 2. Place a blood pressure cuff on the patient's arm. 3. Tap over the patient's facial nerve. 4. Press lightly on the patient's shoulders. 5. Ask the patient to count backwards.
Grapefruit juice contains furanocoumarins that have been found to:
1. Alter absorption of drugs through competition for binding sites 2. Inhibit CYP 3A4, leading to decreased first-pass metabolism of drugs 3. Alter vitamin K metabolism, leading to prolonged bleeding 4. Enhance absorption of calcium and vitamin D
Working posture is about the relationship between one part of the body and the other. Postural correction should be noted by workers, which one is not?
a. The worker recognizes own posture and corrects others. b. The worker is aware of postural stress but chooses to ignore for the sake of the patients’ well-being. c. The worker is sensitive to postural stress of tension and relaxation and comfort. d. Has understanding of the purpose of the activity and alert to hazards and potential risks.
When communicating with a visually impaired patient, let the resident know you are listening by
a. periodically nodding your head. b. periodically saying "yes" or "no." c. staying silent. d. frequently touching the resident's arm.