Blood tests to detect most tumor-associated antigens such as carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) are used primarily as screening tests to detect malignant tumors in asymptomatic patients while the tumors are still small and easily curable by surgical
treatment. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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A nurse manager in a women's clinic is meeting with the staff to discuss the assessment of substance abuse among pregnant clients
Which of the following substances, if used by the client, would concern the nurse as a frequent cause of birth defects? 1. Alcohol 2. Caffeine 3. Tobacco 4. Cocaine
A 56-year-old African American nurse applied for a job at a small privately owned clinic
Even though she was well qualified for the job, she was not hired because her preemployment physical revealed that she has severe, long-term, uncontrolled hypertension. Which of the following is true? a. Because the clinic is small and privately owned, the administrator must prove that the woman's medical condition will cause undue hardship on the business. b. Because the nurse is an African American, this action violates the Civil Rights Act of 1964. c. Because the clinic is an at-will employer, the administrator can institute these types of criteria for employment. d. To base employment decisions on preemployment physical examinations violates the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Which does the nurse implement to apply a moist-to-dry dressing?
1. Apply dry absorbent outer dressing. 2. Pack flat gauze into the wound bed. 3. Soak wound packing with antiseptic. 4. Moisten old dressing before removal.
Nurses make common errors in the identification and development of outcomes. Which of the following is a common error made when writing client outcomes?
A) The nurse expresses the client outcome as a nursing intervention. B) The nurse develops measurable outcomes using verbs that are observable. C) The nurse develops a target time when the client is expected to achieve that outcome. D) The outcome should include a subject, verb, conditions, performance criteria, and target time.