The levels of prevention are often addressed in nursing centers. If a community conducts blood lead screenings on a regular basis for children under 6 years old, this would be consi-dered:
1. Tertiary prevention
2. Primary prevention
3. Secondary prevention
4. Health education
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Secondary prevention often involves screening. Primary prevention involves education.
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A patient expresses concerns over having black stool. The fecal occult test is negative. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. "This is probably a false negative; we should rerun the test." b. "Do you take iron supplements?" c. "You should schedule a colonoscopy as soon as possible." d. "Sometimes severe stress can alter stool color."
A blood sample for measurement of bilirubin is required from a newborn receiving phototherapy. In what environment should this blood sample be drawn?
a. While phototherapy lights are turned off b. While newborn remains under phototherapy lights c. When newborn is covered with a blanket d. When newborn has been off phototherapy for 30 to 60 minutes
Which statement regarding medication distribution within the body is accurate?
1. The blood–brain barrier inhibits rapid crossing of all medications. 2. Body organs with high levels of blood flow are more difficult organs to which to deliver drugs. 3. Medications that are lipid-soluble are more completely distributed. 4. Drug–protein complexes must form prior to crossing capillary membranes.
The patient receives captopril (Capoten) as treatment for heart failure. Which adverse effect will the nurse plan to report to the physician?
1. The patient develops a cough. 2. The patient develops diarrhea. 3. The patient develops dehydration. 4. The patient develops facial flushing.