The federal government has the authority to provide for the protection of the public's health. Some examples of this include
1. Interpreting decisions related to women's right to privacy
2. Setting up immunization clinics for smallpox vaccine
3. Regulating nursing at the state level
4. Air and water quality and protecting against the influx of disease at the borders
ANS: 4
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the nurse. The nurse will be most successful in interacting with the toddler if which is done next? a. Tickle the toddler, and get her to laugh. b. Stoop down to her level, and ask her about the toy she is holding. c. Continue to ignore her until it is time for the physical examination. d. Ask the mother to leave during the examination of the toddler, because toddlers often fuss less if their parent is not in view.
A prolonged emotional state that influences one's whole personality and life functioning is called
1. mood. 2. feeling. 3. attitude. 4. intellectual response.
Which of these tests are used to confirm a diagnosis of TB?
a. Mantoux skin test and urinalysis b. chest X-ray and sputum culture c. gastric analysis and patch test d. blood culture and computerized tomography (CT) scan
More schools of nursing are using virtual learning environments (VLEs) to teach students. Which is an advantage to VLEs? Select all that apply.
A) Learners can proceed at a pace conducive to comprehension. B) Learning is offered at any site that has computer access. C) Learners can skim through familiar content and focus on weak areas. D) The risk of harm to the patient is increased. E) Instruction is consistent and in a safe environment.