A couple from the Philippines living in the United States is expecting their first child. In providing culturally competent care, the nurse must first __________.
A. review their own cultural beliefs and biases
B. respectfully request that the couple utilize only medically approved health care providers
C. realize that the clients have to learn their new country's accepted medical practices
D. study family dynamics to understand the male and female gender roles in the clients' culture
A nurse notes that an elderly client suddenly does not keep appointments and is not wearing appropriate clothing.
Which statement by the client raises the suspicion of financial abuse?
A. "I am having difficulty paying for this new antibiotic the physician prescribed."
B. "I am a little short on cash since my daughter moved in to help me."
C. "I have not felt like shopping since the weather has gotten worse."
D. "People do not realize how difficult it is to make ends meet on a fixed income."
How many calories per kilogram does an average full term infant require when the infants is around 1-2 months old?
A. 140 calories per kilogram per day
B. 120 calories per kilogram per day
C. 100 calories per kilogram per day
D. 160 calories per kilogram per day
An LPN is working on the care plan for a patient with diabetes mellitus.
Which of these outcomes would be the most appropriate?
A. The patient will maintain a blood glucose level within normal limits throughout my shift.
B. The patient will maintain a blood glucose level within the normal range of 70-110 (per facility policy).
C. The patient will maintain a blood glucose level within normal range limits today.
D. The patient will maintain a blood glucose level within the normal range of 70-110 (per facility policy) throughout my shift.
A community health nurse is asked to organize a health promotion project that plans to provide glucose screening.
This activity is most beneficial within what realm?
A. testing that is performed by volunteers at a local department store and is open to the public
B. at a professional health fair activity available for selected persons who have been screened as being at risk
C. mass-marketing vouchers for free fingersticks at a local drug store, where the pharmacist makes recommendations on the findings
D. testing that is performed by a nurse professional, who immediately provides education regarding the findings
What type of WBC typically rises in response to a bacterial infection?
A. basophils
B. eosinophils
C. neutrophils
D. lymphocytes
The drug of choice to decrease uric acid levels is __________.
A. prednisone (Colisone)
B. allopurinol (Zyloprim)
C. indomethacin (Indocin)
D. hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDiuril)
Which of the following statements is true about syphilis?
A. The cause and mode of transmission is unclear.
B. There is no known cure for the disease.
C. When the primary lesion heals, the disease is cured.
D. Syphilis can be cured with a course of antibiotic therapy.
A nurse assesses an 83-year-old female's venous ulcer for the second time that is located near the right medial malleolus. The wound is exhibiting purulent drainage and the patient has limited mobility in her home.
Which of the options is the best course of action?
A. Encourage warm water soaks to the right foot.
B. Notify the case manager of the purulent drainage.
C. Determine the patient's pulse in the right ankle.
D. Recommend increased activity to reduce the purulent drainage.
A patient has been admitted to the hospital with a HNP L4-5 segment diagnosis. After 24 hours the patient is able to ambulate with assistance with reduced muscle spasms.
Which of the following medications was the most beneficial in changing the patient's mobility status?
A. Mivacron
B. Atropine
C. Bethanechol
D. Flexeril
