The past century has seen a dramatic shift in disease patterns, which is generally considered to be a move from the predominance of infectious disease to that of chronic illness
This shift has been most clearly demonstrated by the recent patterns of incidence and prevalence of what disease?
A) Osteoporosis
B) Chronic renal failure (CRF)
C) Diabetes mellitus
D) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
C
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The nurse is caring for a patient who is a well-known surgeon at the hospital. Because of his status, all the hospital's physicians want to be sure to pay him a visit
The nurse notices the patient becoming more agitated and withdrawn with each group of visitors. The nurse asks the patient if he would like a "Do not disturb" sign placed on the door. A few hours later, the nurse notices a physician who is not involved in the patient's care attempting to enter the room. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate? a. Allowing the physician to enter because he has higher authority than the nurse b. Calling for security to remove the visitor c. Firmly explaining that the patient does not wish to have visitors at this time, so do not enter the room d. Scolding the physician for not obeying the signs on the door and respecting the patient's wishes.
A client is being admitted to a health care facility. Which type of precautions will the nurse implement at this time?
1. Airborne 2. Contact 3. Droplet 4. Standard
A child is admitted with an infectious disease. He is placed in an isolation room. In order to assess this child you should:
a. Use your own stethoscope and wipe thoroughly with antiseptic after use b. Use a stethoscope reserved for this patient and kept on the unit c. Use a sterile stethoscope each time the patient is assessed d. Remove the used equipment each day for disinfection
Which intervention should the nurse implement and reinforce to prevent a client with reduced mobility from having increased susceptibility to bone fractures?
A. Apply a foot support when the client is in bed. B. Encourage the client to perform weight-bearing activities. C. Increase the amount of calcium-rich foods in the diet. D. Ensure the continuous use of pressure-relieving devices.