An effect of providing care that is not culturally competent is
a. Enhancement of communication
b. An increase in the cost of health care
c. Achievement of health indicators
d. Improvement in client compliance
ANS: B
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1. Prescriptive authority allows all advanced practice nurses to prescribe any medication necessary for the treatment of their patients. 2. Prescriptive authority is limited to nurse anesthetists. 3. Some states allow advanced nurse practitioners to prescribe controlled substances. 4. There are no states in which any advanced nurse practitioner can prescribe controlled substances.
A client informs the nurse he has suddenly developed a headache. The nurse's first priority of care in treating a client with a headache is to:
A) give pain medication. B) identify the underlying cause. C) monitor vital signs. D) obtain laboratory values, including drug screens.
The CDC accomplishes its mission by: (Select all that apply.)
a. Implementing prevention strategies b. Detecting and investigating health prob-lems c. Dictating world health policy d. Fostering safe and healthful environments e. Protecting the population from bioterror-ism events
Therapeutic lifestyle changes (TLCs) recommended to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease include reduced intake of _____ fat(s)
a. total b. saturated c. monounsaturated d. polyunsaturated