The nurse is concerned that a patient is at risk for developing carpal tunnel syndrome. Which occupation would increase this patient's risk? Select all that apply.

A. Police officer
B. Computer technician
C. Barber
D. Carpet installer
E. Farmer


Answer: D

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Which type of bacteria cause infection when a patient's immune system is impaired?

a. Pathogenic b. Nonpathogenic c. Gram negative d. Opportunistic

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In which situation would it be necessary to re-regulate practice? Select all that apply

1. Nurses are asked to cross-train to another specialty. 2. An insurance company opens a nationwide nurse call line. 3. The hospital hires unlicensed assistive personnel. 4. A nursing school revises its curriculum. 5. The healthcare organization goes national and hopes to encourage mobility among its administrative nurses.

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The patient tells the nurse, "My doctor says I have high levels of fat in my blood. Is that like big pieces of fat floating around?" What is the best response by the nurse?

1. "No, fats in your blood are carried inside small molecules called phospholipids." 2. "No, actually fats travel in the blood on little proteins called lipoproteins." 3. "No, that is not a good description of fat transport; ask your doctor again." 4. "No, the fats are encapsulated inside little bags known as lecithins."

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