Human growth hormone was withdrawn from the market when the National Hormone and Pituitary Program (NIH) linked ________ to contaminated cadaver tissue.
A. Huntington's disease
B. Emanuel syndrome
C. Cotard's syndrome
D. Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
Answer: D
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When performing a physical examination, safety must be considered to protect the examiner and the patient against the spread of infection. Which of these statements describes the most appropriate action the nurse should take when performing
a physical examination? a. Washing one's hands after removing gloves is not necessary, as long as the gloves are still intact. b. Hands are washed before and after every physical patient encounter. c. Hands are washed before the examination of each body system to prevent the spread of bacteria from one part of the body to another. d. Gloves are worn throughout the entire examination to demonstrate to the patient concern regarding the spread of infectious diseases.
An adult client has been diagnosed with a rare disorder, Simmonds' disease (panhypopituitarism) and placed on hormone replacements. What is important for the nurse to educate the client regarding about the medication?
A) The medication must be taken as ordered until surgery is scheduled to remove the tumor. B) Thyroid medication will be administered for the duration of the client's life. C) Adhere to the medication schedule and never omit a dose. D) The client must take growth hormone for the duration of his life.
An example of a health disparity is
a. Childhood immunization rates b. High dropout rates c. Unemployment d. Income below poverty level
Which teaching strategy is best to utilize with older adult patients?
a. Provide several topics of discussion at once to promote independence and making choices. b. Avoid uncomfortable silences after questions by helping patients complete their statements. c. Ask patients to recall past experiences that correspond with their interests. d. Speak in a high pitch to help patients hear better.