A public health nurse (PHN) is working with a migrant farm worker who has experienced an ex-posure to a pesticide. When researching pesticides, the nurse looks at the "family" of the chemi-cal
What similarities are found among chemicals that have been placed in the same family?
a. Route of entry into the body
b. Actions and associated risks
c. Effects that they have on the body
d. Potency and toxicity
ANS: B
Chemicals are grouped so it's possible to understand the actions and risks associated with each group. Although some common health risks exist within these families of chemicals, the possible health risks for each chemical should be evaluated individually when a potential human exposure exists.
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What intervention is required to correct this pH imbalance? a. Increase fluid infusion. b. Increase oxygen percentage. c. Reduce number of breaths/min. d. Increase number of breaths/min.
A nurse is assessing a client with right upper quadrant pain. The nurse asks questions directly related to the health of the client's
a. appendix. b. kidneys. c. liver. d. spleen.
The nurse assesses the stoma of a client who has an ureterostomy and observes fine white crystals around the stoma. Which should the nurse implement?
1. Brush away the crystals with a cloth. 2. Apply a new, well-fitting skin barrier. 3. Increase the dietary protein and fluids. 4. Cleanse with a warm vinegar solution.
The nurse in the same-day surgical care area is preparing a patient for surgery. What should the nurse do to ensure that this patient has a successful recovery from the surgery?
A. Measure intake and output. B. Provide teaching and additional resources to help the patient when at home. C. Assess vital signs. D. Limit pain control measures since the patient will need to ambulate when leaving after the surgery.