Which cancer type should the nurse teach a hairdresser that he or she is at increased risk for developing as the result of exposure to occupational carcinogens?
A. Breast cancer
B. Bladder cancer
C. Colorectal cancer
D. Oropharyngeal cancer
B
Bladder cancer is associated with chronic exposure to hair dyes commonly used by hairdressers.
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The emergency department has treated two patients in the last day with symptoms that may be H5N1. The nurse manager is updating staff on the pathophysiology of this disease. The manager would evaluate education as effective if which statement was made by a staff member?
1. It is thought that H5N1 is a nonhuman virus that has crossed species. 2. H5N1 is more common in patients also infected with HIV. 3. H5N1 is typically found in swine. 4. H5N1 is related to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), so young children will be the most likely patients.
A consumer of health care has just been laid off from his employer, losing health care coverage for himself and his family. In this situation, which of the following key factors will contribute to this consumer not being able to afford health care?
A) Access to care B) Quality to care C) Cost of care D) Continuity of care
The nurse is teaching a group of older adults about expected changes in dental health related to aging. Which statement by one of the older adults indicates that teaching has been effective?
A. "Increases in saliva production increase exposure of the tooth's enamel to corrosive agents." B. "Tooth enamel is more pliable." C. "The loss of bone density with aging results in tooth decay and breakage." D. "Metabolic changes in aging contribute to dental destruction."
The nurse assesses for hyperextension of the hip by asking the client to:
a. Raise one leg at a time while lying prone. b. Raise one leg at a time while lying supine. c. Move one leg at a time laterally, away from midline, while lying prone. d. Move one leg at a time medially, toward midline, while lying supine.