The nurse has presented a community education class on recommended health screenings for women. Which statement by a class member indicates that additional teaching is necessary? "The Pap smear:
A. Is recommended every year."
B. Diagnoses cervical cancer."
C. Can be done every three years in some women."
D. Detects abnormal cells."
B
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a. Pack bottled water and plan to drink only that during the trip. b. Take a dose of Pepto-Bismol with each meal for prevention. c. Take a dose of Loperamide (Imodium) daily for prevention. d. Eat salads and fruits that come from the destination country.
A public health agency is transitioning from a traditional management model for quality assurance to a total quality management (TQM) approach. What change will occur within the agency?
a. Increased administrative authority b. Increased participation by all staff c. Additional focus on quality assurance d. Specialized accountability for services provided
The nurse manager on the psychiatric unit was explaining to the new staff the differences between typical and atypical antipsychotics. The nurse correctly states that atypical anti-psychotics:
a. Remain in the system longer b. Act more quickly to reduce delusions c. Produce fewer extrapyramidal effects d. Are risk free for neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)
A client has been admitted with a mild case of alkalosis. What would the nurse expect to be ordered?
1. 0.9 NS 2. 0.9 NS with 20 mEq potassium 3. Oral potassium supplements 4. Lactated Ringer's solution