Which measurement best detects the daily amount of radiation to which a health worker is exposed?
a. Radiation urinalysis
b. Radiation badges
c. Radiation spectrometer
d. Radiation sputum analysis
B
Radiation detection badges are worn under protective clothing and are analyzed for the amount of radiation absorbed.
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An adult male patient with a history of type 1 diabetes has presented for care because he has been recently unable to retract his foreskin
The nurse recognizes that this condition must be promptly resolved because it has the potential to cause what health problem? A) Priapism B) Penile inflammation C) A urinary tract infection D) Tissue necrosis
A male client tells the nurse that he does not want to transfer from the bed to the chair using the mechanical lift device. Which response should the nurse use to facilitate the transfer with the lift device? (Select all that apply.)
1. Show client how the lift works. 2. Talk to client about prior transfers. 3. Plan another method for transferring. 4. Sedate client and wait for 15 minutes.
A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has poor gas exchange. Which action by the nurse would be most appropriate?
a. Have the patient rest in bed with the head elevated to 15 to 20 degrees. b. Ask the patient to rest in bed in a high-Fowler's position with the knees flexed. c. Encourage the patient to sit up at the bedside in a chair and lean slightly forward. d. Place the patient in the Trendelenburg position with several pillows behind the head.
The nurse is discussing skin care with a group of early teens (ages 13 to 15). Which of the fol-lowing is the most therapeutic response to the question, "How can I keep from getting bad skin?"
1. "Bad skin is a part of being a teenager; but don't make it worse with poor hygiene habits." 2. "Bad skin is often affected by what you eat, so eat a healthy, well-balanced diet of low-fat foods." 3. If the acne gets really bad, then see your health care provider for a prescription for a topical antibiotic." 4. "If by bad skin you mean pimples, then wash your face regularly with soap and warm water, and keep your hair clean as well."