A young female adult with abdominal pain reports not having a normal period for two months
The patient explains that irregular periods are common for her and that she has a history of endometriosis. What should the nurse suspect as a possible cause of the patient's abdominal pain?
A) Healthy pregnancy
B) Ectopic pregnancy
C) Molar pregnancy
D) Placenta previa
Ans: B
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After receiving Nembutal PO at bedtime, a client is wide awake all night instead of going to sleep. What kind of adverse reaction to a drug does this situation represent?
a. drug allergy c. idiosyncrasy b. drug tolerance d. toxic effect
The unionized registered nurses employed at a local hospital agree that management has violated their rights. The nurses meet with their bargaining agent, who agrees that the contract has been violated
The agent files a formal complaint, which is known as a(n) ____. a. Accusation b. Grievance c. Objection d. Unfair labor protest
Improving the health of families will ultimately improve societal health. In order to improve the health of the nation, government must be invested in public health measures. Which of the following statements related to this understanding is accurate?
1. Government-funded programs, such as Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans' benefits, ensure access to health-care services for U.S. citizens. 2. The state Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) ensures health insurance access to children age 18 and under across the country. 3. Approximately 41 million Americans are without health insurance. 4. Americans living in poverty are as healthy as Americans with middle or high incomes.
A client being seen for an injury to the eye caused by debris falling after cleaning up a house fire asks the nurse what he can do to prevent eye injuries in the future since he is a firefighter. The nurse should instruct the client to:
1. Wear protective glasses or goggles. 2. Irrigate the eyes with water after putting out a fire. 3. Use artificial tears every day. 4. Apply warm soaks to the eyes every evening before sleep.