An example of a quasi-governmental health organization is:
a. the National Science Foundation.
b. a county health department.
c. the American Cancer Society.
d. the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Answer: a. the National Science Foundation.
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a. Painful vesicle inside the cheek for 2 days b. Presence of moist, nontender Stensen's ducts c. Stippled gingival margins that snugly adhere to the teeth d. Ulceration on the side of the tongue with rolled edges
Which of the following contributes to the critical shortage of nurses in low-resource countries? Select all that apply
A) Challenges related to HIV/AIDS B) High-stress work environments C) Gender-based discrimination and violence D) International migration of nurses E) High infant and maternal mortality rates
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1. "This is okay because your body will help kill the infection too." 2. "This is okay because your doctor is an infectious disease specialist." 3. "This is okay because your blood work is being monitored daily." 4. "This is okay because your infection is not really that serious."
The ability of NPs to diagnose and treat has increased the provision of health care, teaching, and client compliance with teaching plans. In some states standing orders for the management of certain illnesses exist. This implies
1. All patients will be treated the same. 2. Nursing diagnoses are used as the basis of practice. 3. Assessment is based on the medical model and does not involve nursing. 4. The NP uses protocols or algorithms that were previously agreed upon by the physician and the NP.