Which of the following federal agencies would a community health nurse expect to be contacted to assist with a disaster in the United States?
A) American Red Cross
B) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
C) WHO's Emergency Relief Operations
D) Pan American Health Organization
Ans: B
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1. The judicial system 2. Individual hospitals 3. Nurses' unions 4. Federal laws
A nurse teaches a family what to expect immediately after their loved one receives electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatment. Which statement by a family member should indicate to the nurse that further teaching is needed?
A) "He will most likely wake up right away and no longer be depressed." B) "He will probably be confused and somewhat disoriented." C) "He will be sleepy and very likely sleep for a number of hours." D) "He may experience some soreness in his muscles."
The nurse is caring for a patient with suspected right-sided heart failure. Which manifestation best supports this potential diagnosis?
a. Wheezing b. Orthopnea c. Edema d. Pallor
A baby boy was just born to a mother who had positive vaginal cultures for group B streptococci. The mother was admitted to the labor room 30 minutes before the birth. For which of the following should the nursery nurse closely observe this baby?
A) Grunting B) Acrocyanosis C) Pseudostrabismus D) Hydrocele