The nurse counseling a patient prior to diagnostic testing is aware that diagnostic testing for adult-onset conditions is most frequently used with autosomal dominant conditions, such as:
A) Sickle cell anemia
B) Phenylketonuria
C) Huntington's disease
D) Cystic fibrosis
Ans: C
Feedback: Diagnostic testing for adult-onset conditions is most frequently used with autosomal dominant conditions, such as Huntington's disease or Factor V Leiden thrombophilia.
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A health care organization is incorporating culturally and linguistically appropriate services into the strategic plan. In which areas of the plan will these services be reflected?Select all that apply.Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
A. Goals B. Policies C. Operational plans D. Management accountability E. Internal audits
A hospital unit has been using a functional nursing model for delivery of care for several years. The manager has been discussing with the staff the idea of a change to total care because functional nursing has some disadvantages to the clients
What disadvantage is the manager referring to? A) It is expensive because it only uses RNs. B) Some nurses work harder than others to provide care. C) It fragments care and is confusing for the clients. D) Nurses are accountable for the client's care 24 hours per day.
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A) Reduction in sebum production C) Reduction in melanin production B) Reduction in the elasticity of the skin D) Reduction in estrogen production
A nurse educator who works in a postpartum obstetrical unit wishes to introduce an evidence-based algorithm for the nursing management of breastfeeding challenges. How can the educator best create a desire among nurses for a change in practice?
A) Create incentives for nurses for complying with a change in practice B) Evenly distribute the workload required for implementing the change among the nursing staff C) Demonstrate how a similar change has improved outcomes in other hospitals D) Link the change to the mandates released by regulatory agencies