Which classic symptom is indicative of invasive gynecologic cancer in an older patient?
a. Swelling of one leg
b. Dark and foul smelling discharge
c. Painless vaginal bleeding
d. Flank pain
Answer: c. Painless vaginal bleeding
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Which technique will the nurse suggest regarding dental hygiene for the older adult patient because of decreased dentine and gingival recession?
1) Brushing with a stiff toothbrush 2) Brushing five times a day with a hard toothbrush 3) Brushing with a soft toothbrush and flossing 4) Rinsing with mouthwash
The nurse is preparing an injection of 0.45 mL of medication for a pediatric patient. Which syringe is most appropriate?
a. Tuberculin syringe b. Insulin syringe c. 3-mL syringe d. 10-mL syringe
Microeconomic theory is based on supply and demand. Which of the following statements illustrates this?
1. The demand for nurses in public health is low, but the supply is high. 2. When few goods or services are available, the price tends to rise. 3. When supplies are low, nurses must find alternate resources. 4. In lesser-developed countries, the supplies are often delivered by technologically advanced countries.
With regard to spinal and epidural (block) anesthesia, nurses should know that:
a. This type of anesthesia is commonly used for cesarean births but is not suitable for vaginal births. b. A high incidence of after-birth headache is seen with spinal blocks. c. Epidural blocks allow the woman to move freely. d. Spinal and epidural blocks are never used together.