An unidentified patient was injured in a hit-and-run accident and was conscious. When asked how he felt, the patient looked very confused and responded in a language the nurse did not recognize. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next? a. Look closely at the person, try to determine the patient’s ethnic background, […]
Which of the following best describes the challenges when providing care to someone from a minority group? (Select all that apply.) a. Communication, both words and gestures, may be unfamiliar. b. Few members of the minority group are nurses themselves. c. Immigrants will soon adapt to the mainstream culture, but in the meantime many are […]
Which of the following best describes when faith communities first began to be involved with health and healing? a. In 1998, when parish nursing was first officially recognized b. In the time of Jesus and similar religious leaders of the early years AD c. Throughout history, faith communities provided basic health care d. When parish […]
A nurse is trying to determine who would be the most appropriate person to make a health care decision for an adolescent, the adolescent or the parent. Which of the following considerations will the nurse need to make? a. The need for cultural competence b. The need for access to care c. The need for […]
According to the U. S. Department of Commerce, which of the following rules must be followed by makers of toy guns? a. Darts from toy guns must be made of materials that will not penetrate skin. b. Toy guns cannot contain parts made of lead or lead-based paint. c. Reflective paint must be used on […]
Which of the following responsibilities do occupational health nurses (OHNs) have that are different from the responsibilities of most clinical nurses? (Select all that apply.) a. Completing expert physical assessments and health histories b. Coordinating site disaster planning c. Evaluating resources and vendors for case management d. Knowing relevant federal, state, and local regulations e. […]
How do the policies on children’s health in the United States differ from the policies on children’s health in other industrialized nations? a. Most industrialized nations, including the United States, have similar policies. b. U.S. policies are more market based and less social justice based. c. U.S. policies are voluntary, whereas in most countries they […]
Which of the following best explains how occupational health nursing differs from other nursing specialties? (Select all that apply.) a. Occupational health nursing has a major focus on the environment. b. Occupational health nurses are required to have a master’s degree in occupational health. c. Occupational health nurses are more autonomous and work independently. d. […]
Which of the following best describes the screening tests that are completed on all newborns in the United States? a. It varies from state to state, somewhere between 0 and 25 tests. b. It varies from state to state, but all states have a common 26 conditions that are tested. c. Federal legislation mandates 29 […]
Which of the following strategies should a nurse use to remember what should be included in a health history? a. Always use a preprinted form b. Depend on education to learn this c. Depend on experience to know what to ask d. Memorize the I PREPARE mnemonic e. Memorize the I HEALTH mnemonic ESSAYBID […]
