A nurse is working on a type of evaluation that examines how a program actually works and whether any outside environmental events might have an impact on the program. This type of evaluation is called a
A. Formative evaluation
B. Process evaluation
C. Summative evaluation
D. Program evaluation
ANS: B
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1. viral load of 60,000 and CD4 count of 150. 2. viral load of 50,000 and CD4 count of 200. 3. viral load of 40,000 and CD4 count of 300. 4. viral load of 30,000 and CD4 count of 300.
During painful episodes of juvenile arthritis, a plan of care should include which nursing intervention?
a. A weight-control diet to decrease stress on the joints b. Proper positioning of the affected joints to prevent musculoskeletal complications c. Complete bed rest to decrease stress to joints d. High-resistance exercises to maintain muscular tone in the affected joints
Select the mechanism of action of omalizumab (Xolair).
A. Omalizumab binds up the IgE antibody and increases the circulating levels of IgE, which reduces the severity and frequency of asthmatic attacks. B. Omalizumab binds up the IgE antibody and decreases the circulating levels of IgE, which reduces the severity and frequency of asthmatic attacks. C. Omalizumab destroys the IgE antibody and decreases the circulating levels of IgE, which reduces the severity and frequency of asthmatic attacks. D. None of these are correct.
You are writing a care plan for a patient with a nasogastric tube. What would be a major nursing diagnosis for this patient?
A) Risk of infection related to tube feedings B) Risk for impaired skin integrity due to reflux of gastric contents C) Improved body image related to presence of tube D) Acute pain