An epidemiologist uses the epidemiological triangle to explain the occurrence of disease by looking at the three main components of the model: the host, the environment, and the agent
The PHN understands that the agent could be one of many types except:
A. Biological and chemical
B. Nutritive
C. Physical
D. Ecological
ANS: D
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The nurse explains that the diagnostic test that can scan the chest and the abdomen in less than 30 seconds is the _____________ _____
ANS:
The nurse knows that a urinary catheter is added to the instrument table if a forceps-assisted birth is anticipated. What is the correct rationale for this intervention?
a. Spontaneous release of urine might contaminate the sterile field. b. An empty bladder provides more room in the pelvis. c. A sterile urine specimen is needed preoperatively. d. A Foley catheter prevents the membranes from spontaneously rupturing.
Although there is great benefit in using technology to facilitate communication for clients and health-care providers, nurses need to be aware of associated legal issues
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Tardive dyskinesia is most likely to develop in clients on antipsychotic drugs:
a. when drug doses are increased. b. within the first three weeks of therapy. c. when long-term therapy is discontinued. d. when the client exhibits episodes of depression.