Providing tetanus immunizations after injury is considered which of the following levels of prevention?
a. Assessment
b. Primary prevention
c. Secondary prevention
d. Tertiary prevention
ANS: C
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a. Myelin buildup in the central nervous system b. Gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) deficiency c. Reduced acetylcholine receptors with impaired nerve impulse transmission d. Demyelination and destruction of nerve fibers
The population health nurse is reviewing reporting requirements for communicable diseases. In which class should the nurse place the reporting of the common cold?
1. Extremely urgent. 2. Urgent. 3. To be reported in the next cycle. 4. Not to be reported.
The nurse is auscultating the abdomen of a client for vascular sounds with the bell of the stethoscope. The nurse hears a soft, continuous humming sound
The nurse suspects that dysfunction of which of the following organs ultimately may have resulted in the production of this sound? 1. Stomach 2. Spleen 3. Pancreas 4. Liver
The nurse is instructing a client diagnosed with a hiatal hernia on ways to reduce the symptoms. Which of the following should be included in these instructions?
1. Eat large meals to keep the stomach full. 2. Drink lots of liquids so that the stomach does not have to work so hard. 3. Avoid lying down after meals. 4. Lie down after eating.