The nurse assesses a PPD on the forearm of a patient being screened for employment in an outpatient clinic. The induration is 4 mm. How should this finding be interpreted?
1. Negative, insignificant
2. Moderately significant, requiring chest radiograph
3. Moderately significant, requiring sputum culture
4. Significant, requiring treatment
Correct Answer: 1
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1. That of an emancipated minor. 2. That of a mature minor. 3. That of assent. 4. None.
A nurse caring for geriatric patients is considering becoming certified in gerontological nursing. What does this credential indicate?
1. The nurse has a master's degree in nursing. 2. The nurse works in administration at a nursing home. 3. The nurse has worked full time at least 2 years in gerontological nursing. 4. The nurse's clinical competence in gerontological nursing has been validated.
Experiencing a major natural disaster would be a stressor categorized as:
a. acute time-limited. b. brief naturalistic. c. chronic. d. stressful event sequence.
The nurse is working with a client who weighs 165 pounds (75 kg). How many grams of protein would the nurse suggest the client consume in an average day?
1. 60 grams 2. 75 grams 3. 100 grams 4. 120 grams