The number of new cases of a disease reported during a specific period divided by the number of individuals in the population is defined as which characteristic of a disease?
a. Prevalence rate
b. Incidence rate
c. Relative risk
d. Frequency
Ans: b. Incidence rate
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Which of these body systems regulate acid-base balance within the body?
a. central nervous system and lymphatic system b. heart and lungs c. integumentary system and lungs d. lungs and kidneys
Which of the following nursing interventions would be most likely to facilitate effective communication with a hearing-impaired client?
A) Ask the client to repeat what was said in order to evaluate understanding. B) Stand directly in front of the client to facilitate lip reading. C) Reduce environmental noise and distractions before communicating. D) Raise the voice to project sound at a higher frequency.
Which intervention should be included in the nurse's plan of care for a 7-year-old child with encopresis who has cleared the initial impaction?
a. Have the child sit on the toilet for 30 minutes when he gets up in the morning and at bedtime. b. Increase sugar in the child's diet to promote bowel elimination. c. Use a Fleets enema daily. d. Give the child a choice of beverage to mix with a laxative.
The nurse hears the parents of a 26-week-gestation newborn tell family members, "We'll be ready to bring the baby home in a few weeks.". The most therapeutic response by the nurse is which of the following?
1. "I'm glad he's doing so well.". 2. "He probably won't be ready to come home for a few months.". 3. "A therapist could help you resolve your feelings of denial.". 4. "Do you have the nursery ready yet?"