What does the health professions student learn about benign tumors?
a. The resulting pain is severe.
b. Benign tumors are not encapsulated.
c. Benign tumors are fast growing.
d. The cells are well-differentiated.
Answer: d. The cells are well-differentiated.
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Why is the information obtained from a swab culture of a wound limited?
a. A positive culture does not necessarily indicate infection because chronic wounds are often colonized with bacteria. b. A negative culture may not indicate infection because chronic wounds are often colonized with bacteria. c. Most wound infections are viral, so the swab culture would not be indicative of a wound infection. d. A swab culture result does not include bacterial sensitivity information necessary to provide treatment.
Mrs S is recently widowed. She worked at home as a full-time wife and mother throughout her adult life. She is now most likely to experience:
A) A desire to obtain employment outside the home B) Relief at being freed from the responsibilities of childrearing C) A sense of loss of her established social roles D) An interest in meeting men her own age and remarrying
A woman, aged 29 years, has just been diagnosed with breast cancer. The physician has presented several treatment options but the patient cannot make a decision at this time
As the nurse caring for the patient what questions can you ask that will assist this patient in making a decision about what treatment option is best for her? A) "If you choose to keep your breast would you consider chemotherapy 5 days a week for 5 to 6 weeks?" B) "Your breasts are very small—you aren't considering breast reconstruction, are you?" C) "How would you feel about losing your breast?" D) "How would your social support system feel about your altered body image?"
A nurse on an acute care unit is disturbed by the increasing incidence of pressure ulcers among older adults. Which of the following measures should the nurses on the unit prioritize in order to prevent the formation of pressure ulcers?
A) Apply emollient lotions with baths B) Frequent repositioning of immobilized clients C) High-protein, high-calorie diet D) Massage bony prominences each shift