The school nurse cautions a group of parents about the prevalence of children who get high by inhaling hydrocarbons and fluorocarbons. Which products contain these substances? (Select all that apply.)
a. Glue
b. Chlorine
c. Cleaning fluid
d. Copy machine toner
e. Aerosol sprays
ANS: A, C, E
Although there are many products that could be inhaled, the most frequently used products are glue, cleaning fluid, aerosol sprays, Freon, shoe polish, and gasoline products.
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A) Apply occlusive dressings to the pin sites. B) Encourage the patient to push up with the elbows when repositioning. C) Encourage the patient to perform isometric exercises once a shift. D) Assess the pin insertion site every 8 hours.
Patient education regarding prescribed medication includes:
1. Instructions written at the high school reading level 2. Discussion of expected adverse drug reactions 3. How to store leftover medication such as antibiotics 4. Verbal instructions always in English
When discussing the feminization of poverty, the nurse educator will inform the students of what fact?
1. The out-of-wedlock birth rate is above 40%. 2. In 2012, 25% of the households headed by single mothers lived in poverty. 3. Poverty is not directly linked to level of education attained. 4. Women work fewer hours for more pay than men do.
A nursing student interviews a member of the local congressional district to learn more about the health care system in the United States. Which statement made by the congressman would be accurate?
a. "Managed care was short-lived because too many consumer groups endorsed the plans." b. "Under managed care, clients had unlimited access to providers of their choice." c. "Managed care failed because Americans were used to free access to providers of their choice." d. "Managed care in the United States has been replaced by the Affordable Health Care for America Act."