Which disorder presents a need for predisposition genetic testing?
a. Huntington disease
b. Sickle cell disease
c. Hemophilia
d. Breast cancer
D
Of the disease processes listed, the only one that would make a client a candidate for predisposi-tion diagnostic genetic testing is breast cancer.
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Healthcare providers who participate in the health information exchange must adopt the 2016 standards for EHRs to exchange common data. Which additional actions must occur at this time? Select all that apply.
A) Adopt implementation specifications. B) Use new workflows. C) Educate end-users on the clinical terminologies. D) Consider the cost for using the system. E) Limit the of type exchange available.
The patient at 18 weeks' gestation thinks she might have been exposed to a toxin at work that could affect fetal development. The patient asks the nurse what organs might be affected at this point in pregnancy. The best response of the nurse is:
1. "The brain is developing now and could be affected." 2. "Because you are in the second trimester, there is no danger." 3. "The internal organs like the heart and lungs could be impacted." 4. "It's best to not worry about possible problems with your baby."
Which areas of intervention are common for both the school and occupational nurse? (Select all that apply.)
A) Health education B) Home visits C) Safety and emergency care D) Immunizations E) Health assessments
A healthcare professional is educating a community men’s group about prostate cancer. What information should the professional include in the presentation?
a. It ranks second to lung cancer as being most common among American men. b. A familial history of prostate cancer is a risk factor. c. Dietary habits seem to play a role in its development. d. African-American men have an increased risk for its development. e. Being over 65 years of age increases the risk for developing prostate cancer.