Public health nurses are often involved in secondary prevention activities. An example of this would be
1. Screening children for lead poisoning
2. Working with communities on emergency preparedness plans
3. Developing social networking interventions to modify community norms
4. Educating patients with strokes at rehab centers to help optimize their functioning
ANS: 1
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Which nursing intervention is most helpful for a client with Alzheimer's disease who has cognitive impairment?
a. Attempt humor to elevate the client's mood b. Explore reasons for the client's altered cognitive function c. Increase environmental stimuli to redirect the client's attention d. Use reminiscence to help the client recall memories and maintain social interaction
The nurse is trying to understand why it has taken so long for electronic health records (EHRs) to be used in health care. Which statement is a reason for this delay?
1. Medical-records professionals do not like these records. 2. The use of these records is more expensive than the use of paper records. 3. There have been concerns about privacy and confidentiality. 4. The transition to EHRs is time consuming and tedious.
A 14-year-old patient has moderate acne that has not responded to topical drugs. The nurse will suggest that the patient and her parents discuss which treatment with the provider?
a. Combination oral contraceptive medica-tion b. Doxycycline [Vibramycin] c. Isotretinoin [Accutane] d. Spironolactone
A patient is scheduled for a resection of the pancreas. The nurse realizes this structure is located
1. in the right upper quadrant of the abdominal cavity beneath the diaphragm. 2. from the stomach pylorus to the ileoceccal valve. 3. behind the stomach and ends at the spleen. 4. above the lower esophageal sphincter and bumps against the diaphragm.