Linda Patterson is a nurse at a state public health department participating in a study on perinatal transmission of hepatitis B. To obtain current state and national statistics on hepatitis B, she would contact the
1. Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry.
2. Bureau of Vital Statistics.
3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
4. Health Resources and Service Administration.
5. National Institutes of Health.
ANS: 3
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1. 1.235 mL 2. 1.635 mL 3. 1.745 mL 4. 1.925 mL
At 35 weeks' gestation, a patient experiences preterm labor. Tocolytics are administered and the patient is on bed rest at home. What should the nurse teach this patient?
A) Assess pulse daily and if over 100 call the health care provider B) Fetal kick counts should be 10 per hour, call if under 3 are felt C) A nonstress test will be done to evaluate late decelerations D) Sexual intercourse can be resumed when the contractions stop for two days
The economic theory used by nurses who work with aggregates would be
1. Microeconomic theory, because they are concerned with factors that determine prices and affect resource allocation 2. Microeconomic theory, because of the positive effect of competitiveness on health care costs 3. Macroeconomic theory, because they are concerned with the supply, demand, and costs of services available to their clients 4. Macroeconomic theory, because they are concerned with policy to support programs to improve the health of the community
Which of the following foods are allowed in a soft diet?
A. Cabbage and broccoli. B. Hamburger and french fries. C. Crackers and toast. D. Red beans and rice.