The perinatal nurse teaches the new nurse about the functions of cervical mucus, which include:
Select all answers that apply:
A) Providing a barrier to sperm during non fertile phases of the menstrual cycle
B) Providing an easy flowing pathway during fertile phases of the menstrual cycle
C) Acting as a bacteriostatic agent
D) Providing an acidic environment for sperm
A, B, C
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Which statement concerning the sphincters is correct?
a. The internal sphincter is under voluntary control. b. The external sphincter is under voluntary control. c. Both sphincters remain slightly relaxed at all times. d. The internal sphincter surrounds the external sphincter.
Which of the following is a true statement about joints in older adults?
a. OA is an inflammatory joint disorder. b. Surgical joint replacement can cure OA. c. Joint damage in OA is reversed with me-dication. d. Very old patients should avoid joint re-placement surgery.
Which of the essential elements of hand hygiene is MOST important?
a. soap c. water b. chemical substance d. friction
Which of the following is an example of the effects of globalization on health care?
1. Globalization makes the exchange of health-care information more difficult. 2. The health-care costs and benefits of globalization are distributed equitably. 3. Globalization eases the transition of foreign-educated nurses into U.S. employment. 4. Global demand for nurses continues to exceed supply.