What is the most commonly diagnosed sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the United States?
a. Human papillomavirus
b. Gonorrhea
c. Chlamydia
d. Trichomoniasis
ANS: C
Chlamydia is the most commonly diagnosed STD in the United States.
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The nurse is caring for a patient who just died after a lengthy illness. Which portions of postmortem care may be delegated to the nursing assistant? (Select all that apply.)
a. Gently washing the body and closing the patient's eyes b. Offering support and empathy to the patient's family members c. Documenting the patient's time of death in the medical record d. Notifying all of the patient's consulting physicians of the patient's death e. Removing the patient's hospital ID band, IV lines, and urinary catheter f. Gathering the patient's belongings so they may be taken home by the family
A woman in her first trimester of pregnancy would expect to visit her physician every 4 weeks so that:
a. she develops trust in the health care team. b. her questions about labor can be answered. c. the condition of both the expectant mother and the fetus can be monitored. d. problems can be eliminated.
The most reliable indicator of neurologic status is:
1. blood pressure. 2. pulse rate. 3. temperature. 4. level of consciousness.
Which nursing theorist(s) underscored the significance of spiritual values by emphasizing the importance of finding meaning in illness, thus suggesting that spirituality is essential to human health?
1. Travelbee 2. Paterson and Zderad 3. Roy 4. Watson