A nurse is conducting a safety seminar and reminds the audience that upper extremity amputa-tions are most frequently caused by trauma. Which population has the highest incidence of this type of amputation?
a. School-aged girls
b. School-aged boys
c. Young men
d. Young women
C
Young men are at greater risk from work trauma because they are traditionally the ones working with farm and heavy machinery.
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At what age are infants generally able to drink from a cup by themselves?
a. 3 to 4 months c. 8 to 12 months b. 5 to 7 months d. 12 to 14 months
Many healthcare providers are screening applicants for tobacco use. Which is the primary reasoning for this new employment practice?
A) Clients should not be exposed to the odor of tobacco. B) Nurses should be a role model to the clients served. C) Smokers take more breaks during the work day. D) Nicotine contributes to fatal illnesses.
A female patient diagnosed with a chlamydial infection denies any symptoms and asks when she contracted the disease. What information should be provided to the patient?
1. The patient has most likely had the infection for about 1 to 3 weeks. 2. The infection has been in her body for less than 1 month, as no symptoms are present. 3. The infection might have been in her body for an indefinite period of time. 4. Symptoms typically begin a few months after infection.
An ultrasound scan of a fetus in the second trimester reveals the absence of a nasal bone. Based on the scan findings, which of the following would the nurse anticipate occurring?
A) The fetus is at risk for preterm birth. B) The fetus may have Down's syndrome. C) The fetus' lungs are immature. D) The chances for stillbirth are increased.