A public health nurse is compiling information about how to promote early detection of breast cancer in women. Which document would most likely provide useful information about this topic?
a. The Future of Public Health
b. Healthy People 2020
c. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
d. Scope and Standards of Public Health Nursing Practice
ANS: B
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A child in the pediatric intensive care unit has a pulse oximeter for continuous oxygen saturation readings. Which action by the nurse is important for this patient's safety?
A. Calibrate and "zero" the oximeter once per shift. B. Ensure the machine stays plugged in at all times. C. Have maintenance inspect the machine before use. D. Move the oximeter probe to a new site each day.
The nurse weighs a patient at the same time of day with the same scale and same clothing. What is this a simple and accurate method of determining?
a. An accurate weight b. Water balance c. Adequate nutrition d. Urinary output
Restriction or lack of ability to perform an activity due to impairment is the best definition for
a. impairment c. handicap b. disability d. effected
A nurse is providing care for at-risk minority groups in rural America. Which of the following health care needs are appropriate for the nurse to address? (Select all that apply.)
a. Field sanitation b. Infectious diseases c. Maternal care services d. Oral/dental care e. Chronic diseases