The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health:
1. Examines potential hazards of new work technologies and practices
2. Is a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Labor
3. Develops and maintains a database of work-related deaths
4. Sets standards that regulate workers' exposure to potentially toxic substances
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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health examines potential hazards of new work technologies and practices.
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After undergoing chemotherapy, a patient has excessive levels of uric acid in the blood. What are the implications for nursing, and what intervention should the nurse expect?
a. The hyperuricemia may cause liver damage; chemotherapy should be withdrawn until the hyperuricemia resolves. b. The hyperuricemia can contribute to a high risk of thrombocytopenia; heparin should be administered to prevent thrombus. c. The hyperuricemia may injure the kidneys; allopurinol (Zyloprim) should be ad-ministered. d. The hyperuricemia will result in further immunosuppression; the patient should be prepared for dialysis.
Which of the following is the best definition of "maternal mortality"?
A) The number of deaths of women in childbirth per 1000 births B) The number of deaths of women related to childbearing per 100,000 births C) The number of near deaths of women of childbearing years per 1000 births D) The number of deaths of women of childbearing years per 100,000 births.
During the annual physical examination, a teenage client tells the nurse that she is anxious as well as frustrated because of the acne on her face. Which is the best response for the nurse?
A) "This is one of the most common physical changes during adolescence." B) "It could be serious; seek consultation when your primary care physician examines you." C) "Most adolescents get acne during adolescence, don't worry." D) "You must be eating fried foods or sweets in large quantities."
________ is the primary course of therapy used to treat diffuse tumors.
A. Dietary supplementation B. Chemotherapy C. Radiation D. Surgery