The school nurse set up a "don't smoke, don't start" program, with the nurse focusing on children who did not smoke. The nurse was dealing with which stage of disease?
A. Adaptation
B. Convalescence
C. Pathogenesis
D. Prepathogenesis
ANS: D
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After a drug overdose, a patient has very slow and shallow respirations. What stimulation of chemoreceptors or lung receptors will result in an increase in respiratory rate?
A) Decreased carbon dioxide levels at central chemoreceptors B) PaO2 less than 60 at peripheral chemoreceptors C) Normal airway resistance perceived by stretch receptors D) Lack of stimulation of irritant receptors
The nursing student is conducting a research project as a course assignment. One subject asks for information on the results of the study. How should the student respond?
1. "This is just for class, so the results will not be published.". 2. "I don't think I can give you the results since other people are involved.". 3. "Contact the nursing department office in 6 months and I will send you a copy of the results.". 4. "I'm sure the school will send a copy of the results to all the study participants.".
The perinatal nurse is aware of changes in women's and children's health settings that include: Select all answers that apply:
A) Increased patient acuity B) Increased liberalization of visiting policies C) A redesign of policies to include families D) A decreased patient population
The Glasgow Coma Scale consists of an assessment of:
a. Pupil reactivity and motor response. b. Eye opening and verbal and motor responses. c. Level of consciousness and verbal response. d. Intracranial pressure (ICP) and level of consciousness.