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A nurse in a mental health clinic is assessing a client who was brought in by her adult daughter stating that her mother has not been able to leave her home for weeks because she is afraid to be outdoors alone. the nurse should anticipate planning care for managing which of the following phobias? a. Xenophobia b. Acrophobia c. Mysophobia d. Agoraphobia - Answer- d. Agoraphobia Agoraphobia is an irrational fear about being in places or circumstances where the client would not have help in ...

The Bcl-2 family of proteins is divided into three functional groups that contain and share as many as four Bcl-2 homology domains (BH domains). Which of the following is common to all members of the Bcl-2 family? a. BH1 b. BH2 c. BH3 d. BH4 - Answer- BH3 which of the following stem cells have the capacity to give rise to all the differentiated cell types of adult organisms? - Answer- embryonic stem cells Murine embryonic stem cells are grown in the presence of a growth factor. Wha...

Which of the following treatments for genital warts may be used during pregnancy? D) Trichloracetic acid A patient-applied treatment for genital warts is: Patient-applied treatments for genital warts include imiquimod cream, podophilox gel or solution, and sinecatechins ointment. For which of the following women would vertebral fracture assessment (VFA) with vertebral imaging be most appropriate? C) Sixty-year-old woman with measured height loss of 2 centimeters or more V...

What changed with the adoption of The Fire Code in July 2008? - Answer- Supervision of systems aside from interior fire alarm systems. The code also affects thousands of fire alarm systems which didnt require C of F Where might you find an approved fire alarm system? - Answer- Assembly occupancies, I.e. theaters, school, auditoriums, business occupancies, education occupancies, factories, malls, hotels etc. What are the requirements for FLSD? - Answer- Fire alarm system has two way communi...

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Which duties can an s-95 certificate of fitness holder perform? - answer- visual inspections only - of fire alarm system components and smoke detectors What is the primary purpose of fire alarm systems? - answer- to warn building occupants and transmit signals indicating a fire condition to the fire department via central station. What is a fire alarm signal? - answer- the signal initiated by a fire alarm initiating device such as a manual fire alarm pull station, smoke detector, water-flo...

An approved central station company is one that has been issued a valid certificate from ____________. - answer- fdny A _________ is the open space that carries air between the ceilings and floor above. - answer- plenum An _________ alarm is one which functioned as designed, but which department response is unneccessary. - answer- unnecessary An _________ alarm is the result of improper installation, or maintenance. - answer- unwarranted The new fire code was adopted in __________ an...

The nurse is measuring a contraction from the beginning of the increment to the end of the decrement for the same contraction. The nurse would document this as which finding? A. frequency B. duration C. intensity D. peak B The nurse is assessing a pregnant client at 37 weeks' gestation and notes the fetus is at 0 station. When questioned by the client as to what has happened, the nurse should point out which event has occurred? A. extension B. flexion C. expulsion D. engagement D...

The nurse is visiting a family who has a child with a genetic disorder. The oldest daughter in the family is planning marriage within the next few months. Which intervention should the nurse include that would support the 2030 National Health Goals for genetic disease? a. Counsel the daughter to have no children b. Encourage the daughter to have genetic counseling c. Discuss voluntary sterilization options prior to marriage d. Explain that the chance of genetic anomalies in children is sli...

The nurse is visiting a family who has a child with a genetic disorder. The oldest daughter in the family is planning marriage within the next few months. Which intervention should the nurse include that would support the 2030 National Health Goals for genetic disease? a. Counsel the daughter to have no children b. Encourage the daughter to have genetic counseling c. Discuss voluntary sterilization options prior to marriage d. Explain that the chance of genetic anomalies in children is sli...

A pregnant woman undergoing amniocentesis asks her nurse why the baby needs this fluid. What would be an accurate response from the nurse? A. "Amniotic fluid keeps the fetus from moving freely inside it to prevent injury." B. "Amniotic fluid cushions your baby to prevent injury." C. "Amniotic fluid provides fetal blood circulation." D. "Amniotic fluid supplies the food your baby needs to grow." B A client is to have an amniocentesis with ultrasound. What does the nurse explain to...

"This is a linea nigra that will fade after the baby is born." - Answer- A pregnant client at about 29 weeks' gestation asks the nurse "What can I do about this dark brown line running down my stomach?" When teaching the client about this brown line, the nurse should tell the client: This symptom is normal and results from the fetus exerting pressure on the bladder. During the first trimester, hormonal changes and uterine pressure on the bladder cause urinary frequency and urgency. Duri...

A nurse cares for a woman who gave birth to a term neonate at 0600. At 1600, the woman has a distended bladder and is reporting pain of 5 on a scale of 1 to 10. The nurse reviews the client's output record. What should the nurse do first? - Answer- Use an in-and-out catheter to empty the bladder. The client is not emptying her bladder after repeated attempts. The nurse should now use an in-and-out catheter to empty the bladder. While the other comfort measures may be helpful, this client has...

The nurse is preparing a presentation for a group of adolescents and young adults about sexually transmitted infections and the use of condoms. Which information would the nurse most likely include? -applying the condom snugly over the penis -ensuring that the condom is close to the penis tip -applying the condom before there is any penile-vulvar contact -removing the condom after penis becomes flaccid - Answer- applying the condom before penile-vulvar contact The nurse completes instruct...

After instruction of a primigravid client at 8 weeks' gestation diagnosed with class I heart disease about self-care during pregnancy, which client statement would indicate the need for additional teaching? - Answer- "I should reduce my intake of protein in my diet." A client at 36 weeks' gestation with type 1 diabetes is scheduled for a contraction stress test. After explaining the purpose of the test, the nurse determines that the client understands the instruction when she states that ...

A client in her third trimester comes to the clinic for an evaluation. Assessment reveals that the cervix is thinning. The client says, "I know my cervix needs to dilate, but why does it get thinner?" Which response by the nurse would be appropriate? a. "You need the cervix to thin so it can stretch more easily." b. "Cervical thinning is a sign that you are in true labor." a The nurse is teaching a primigravida who does not speak the dominant language. The nurse will teach about the ...

The nurse is reviewing the chart information for a client with increased ascites. The data include the following: temperature 98.9°F (37.2°C), heart rate 118 bpm, shallow respirations 26/min, blood pressure 128/76 mm Hg, and SpO2 89% on room air. The nurse should first: 1. assess heart sounds. 2. obtain a prescription for blood cultures. 3. prepare for a paracentesis. 4. raise the head of the bed. - Answer- 4. Elevating the head of the bed will allow for increased lung expansion by...

A woman in labor for over 12 hours has very little progress. The health care provider thinks that her contractions lack the force needed to propel the infant downward through the birth canal. The provider asks a group of nursing students which hormone may need to be given to increase the force of the contraction. Which hormone would be the best answer? - Answer- oxytocin, a posterior pituitary hormone What terminology would the nurse use to document a newborn who weighs 4,000 grams (8.13 lb) ...

Which of the following definitions best describes an EMS system? - Answer- A system of resources and personnel necessary to provide immediate medical care to patients with sudden or unexpected illness or injury. The first use of ambulances in the United States occurred during the: - Answer- Civil War Motorized ambulances were first used by which hospital? - Answer- Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago Which landmark paper did the National Academy of Sciences publish in 1966? - Answer- "Ac...

An EMS Provider responds to a call and finds an 8- yr old female with no pulse or respirations. The patient has a history of terminal brain cancer. The family states the last time she as seen alive was 5 mins prior to EMS being called. They also state patient has a DNR oder. In NYS, EMS personnel may accept which of the following DNR instruments as valid? Verbal request from family A. Written non-hospital B. DNR or MOLST form C. Written healthcare proxy D. Written living will - Answer- Writt...