As reported in the 2003-2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, at least one in four adolescents had a least one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and STIs are among the most common infectious diseases nationwide
. What is one of the most important strategies recommended by the CDC for reducing the spread of HIV?
A) Excluding students from school who have symptoms of STIs
B) Screening adolescents and adults age 13 to 64
C) Requiring parents to take their adolescent children for treatment
D) Keeping detailed records of all new cases of STIs in people age 15 to 24
B
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When reviewing the medical records of several clients being cared for by a community health nurse, the nurse notes that a mutual company is paying for the services. The nurse identifies this pay source as which of the following?
A) Private insurance company B) Government health program C) Self-insured health plan D) Claims payment agent
The nurse is providing patient education to a 26-year-old college student who is being treated for Trichomonas vaginalis with metronidazole [Flagyl]. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
a. "I should not consume alcohol while tak-ing this medication." b. "If I have dark urine, I should stop taking the drug." c. "The drug is safe throughout pregnancy." d. "Vertigo and headaches may occur and are signs of toxicity."
An 18-year-old male patient with a small stature is scheduled for a growth hormone stimulation test. In preparation for the test, the nurse will obtain
a. ice in a basin. b. glargine insulin. c. a cardiac monitor. d. 50% dextrose solution.
To avoid legal risks and possible lack of confidentiality associated with computerized documen-tation, many programs currently have:
1. Periodic changes in staff passwords 2. Thumbprint identification restrictions 3. All nursing staff uses the same access code 4. Only centralized medical records use the client data