The health history of a female client who comes to the clinic for a routine examination reveals a family history of keloids
The client asks the nurse about ear piercing. "Our daughter wants to get her ears pierced and we're wondering if there is a best age to do it." The nurse would suggest that the client have the daughter's ears pierced before which age?
A) 5 years
B) 7 years
C) 9 years
D) 11 years
D
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A patient has been suffering from repeated sinus infections. The patient is diagnosed with allergic rhinitis. The patient is prescribed a daily antihistamine. What is the mechanism of action in the antihistamine medications?
A) It depletes norepinephrine and serotonin. B) It prevents histamine from acting on target tissues. C) It catalyzes the enzymatic oxidation of uric acid. D) It raises the seizure threshold by impairing vitamin D.
The nurse is providing a class on osteoporosis at the local senior citizens center. Which of the following statements related to osteoporosis should the nurse include in this presentation?
A) Osteoporosis is a disease of the elderly with a negligible incidence and prevalence in adults under age 65. B) A nonmodifiable risk factor for osteoporosis is a person's level of activity. C) Secondary osteoporosis occurs in women after menopause. D) Slow discontinuation of corticosteroid therapy will halt the progression of the osteoporosis but not restore lost bone mass.
The nurse and immediate supervisor have a personal conflict. The supervisor warns the nurse that the hospital is an employment-at-will institution. What does that indicate?
1. The nurse must work a given number of hours each week. 2. The nurse has the choice of working in any hospital unit. 3. The nurse can be dismissed at any time, without cause. 4. The nurse can only be dismissed for just cause.
A 55-year-old male patient has an abnormal digital rectal examination (DRE) with an elevated PSA (prostate-specific antigen). The nurse anticipates that this patient will likely be scheduled for which procedure?
1. Transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS) 2. Bone scan 3. MRI 4. CT scan of the spine