A school nurse designs a health class curriculum to teach children to distinguish acceptable from unacceptable touching by others. This program would be considered:
a. primary prevention
b. secondary prevention
c. tertiary prevention
A
Teaching the children to distinguish acceptable from unacceptable touching by others is an example of primary prevention. Primary prevention includes strengthening individuals and families by providing support and enrichment to at-risk individuals and families so they can cope more effectively with life stressors and demands. Education is a major aspect of primary prevention.
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1. Voluntary absenteeism. 2. Absence frequency. 3. Total time lost. 4. Involuntary absenteeism.
Which of the following actions should a nurse take to ensure personal safety when engaging in home visits? (Select all that apply.)
a. Always sit between the client and the exit, and, when in doubt, leave the situation b. Be sure of the correct address and always have a GPS system c. Carry a cell phone and drive in a well-maintained car with a full gas tank d. Have enough money that you can buy your way out of trouble e. Only accept assignments within a few blocks of your own home f. Take self-protection courses such as karate and carry a weapon for your own defense
The nurse educator is teaching a group of nurses the principles of the immune system
Which of the following statements by a nurse in the class best demonstrates understanding of these prin-ciples? "The classic pathway of the complement system is activated by a. bacterial toxins." b. antigens." c. cytotoxic killer cells." d. antibodies."
Clients with hepatitis and cirrhosis of the liver are likely to consume their best intake at:
1. Breakfast 2. Lunch 3. Dinner 4. Bedtime