Which of the following factors affect(s) the delivery of healthcare in Canada? Choose all that apply
1) Aging population
2) Sparse population over large area
3) Abundance of nurses
4) Oversupply of physician specialists
ANS: 1, 2
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Which statement is not true about end-of-life care?
a. The physician is the ultimate authority in the decision to use or not use life-sustaining medical treatment. b. The proxy appointed in a living will cannot speak for the testator in health care matters other than terminal illness. c. A patient with dementia can be capable of making personal wishes known about life-sustaining treatment. d. The American Nurses Association calls for nurses not to participate in assisted suicide.
The 2-year-old patient with asthma is placed on a short-term dose of prednisone. What important instruction will the nurse provide the patient about this drug?
A) "Increase intake of carbohydrates." B) "The child may receive immunizations while on this drug." C) "Do not stop this medication suddenly; you will have to taper dosage gradually." D) "Reduce intake of protein until drug therapy is complete."
The nurse would recommend yearly vaccination of older adult clients to decrease the risk of death due to which illness?
1. influenza 2. pneumonia 3. tuberculosis 4. hepatitis B
The nurse is providing guidance for a woman in her second trimester of pregnancy and telling her about some of the signs and symptoms that she might experience. Which statement by the client indicates that further teaching is necessary?
1. "During the third trimester, I might have frequent urination." 2. "During the third trimester, I might have heartburn." 3. "During the third trimester, I might have back pain." 4. "During the third trimester, I might have a persistent headache."