Pubic hair distribution in a diamond-shaped pattern from the umbilicus that is not associated with cultural or familial differences most likely indicates which manifestation?
1) Chronic skin condition
2) Hirsutism caused by an endocrine disorder
3) Early signs of an infection
4) Effects of androgens
ANS: 2
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The nurse overhears a student nurse discussing the three areas of focus of cultural care nursing. Which statement by the student best indicates a lack of understanding of cultural care nursing?
1. "The nurse must understand the client's background." 2. "A nurse must acknowledge the total context of the client's situation. 3. "When caring for clients, the nurse should be familiar with the client's cultural health practices." 4. "Nursing considerations regarding the client's culture should be incorporated into the care plan."
Nurses should be alert for increased fluid requirements in which circumstance?
a. Fever b. Mechanical ventilation c. Congestive heart failure d. Increased intracranial pressure
A school nurse decided to begin a "don't smoke, don't start" program. To determine if the program has any effect, an experimental trial study was planned. The nurse would
A. Break the students into two groups, smokers and nonsmokers, teach the course to both groups, and then observe for changes in beliefs. B. Break the students into two randomly chosen groups, teach the program to all students, and then determine learning and smoking behaviors through a posttest. C. Break the students into two randomly chosen groups, teach the program to one group, and then determine differences in knowledge and smoking behaviors between the two groups. D. Screen each student and look for evidence of smoking behaviors.
What is the main reason that precordial leads are not placed where they belong??
A)Technician error? B) Outside interference C) Somatic tremor D) Obesity