The x-ray technician wears a badge that is monitored frequently to measure the amount of radiation he has absorbed. Such occupational exposure to radiation frequently results in a specific cancer, which is:
a. bladder cancer.
b. leukemia.
c. melanoma.
d. lung cancer.
B
The blood cancer leukemia is associated with radiation exposure. Bladder, melanoma, and lung cancer are associated with other carcinogens.
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a. Sims b. Prone c. Lithotomy d. Dorsal recumbent
The nurse is completing a focused interview to assess the skin, hair, and nails of a pregnant client. Which of the following questions would be most important for the nurse to include in the interview?
1. "Do you use any skin creams?" 2. "Do you try to avoid exposure to the sun?" 3. "Have you lost any hair during your pregnancy?" 4. "Have you had any nail changes?"
A menopausal woman tells the nurse that she finds intercourse uncomfortable. What action should the nurse take?
a. Encourage her to abstain from intercourse to prevent trauma to the vagina. b. Recommend the use of water lubricants prior to intercourse. c. Ask to speak with the woman's husband concerning her problem. d. Request that the physician increase the dosage of estrogen replacement.
The perinatal nurse is providing care to Carolyn, a 17-year-old woman, G2 TPAL 0010, who has been admitted because of an antenatal hemorrhage. An ultrasound examination confirms that she is experiencing an abruptio placentae
Carolyn's vital signs include the following: blood pressure = 110/66, Pulse = 92; respirations = 18 breaths/minute. The fetal heart rate is 156 bpm and is being continuously monitored. An additional element of nursing care would be: A) Hourly assessment of vital signs B) Assessment of the perineum every 15 minutes for evidence of bleeding C) Assessment of intake and output every 8 hours D) Blood work that includes a complete blood count (CBC), prothrombin time, and serum electrolytes