A mother and her 13-year-old daughter express their concern r/t the daughter's recent weight gain and her increase in appetite. Which of these statements represents information the nurse should discuss with them?

A) Dieting and exercising are necessary at this age.
B) Snacks should be high in protein, iron, and calcium.
C) Teenagers who have a weight problem should not be allowed to snack.
D) A low-calorie diet is important to prevent the accumulation of fat.

A nurse is teaching staff about the conduction of the heart. In which order will the nurse present the conduction cycle, starting with the first structure
1) Bundle of His
2) Purkinje network
3) Intraatrial pathways
4) Sinoatrial (SA) node
5) Atrioventricular (AV) node

A) 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
B) 4, 3, 5, 1, 2
C) 4, 5, 3, 1, 2
D) 5, 3, 4, 2, 1

Core services as defined within the CNPM include which of the following categories of care?

A) Design and coordinate care
B) Health screening
C) Health education
D) All of the above

During a thermometer exchange program at a local hospital,a person drops a mercury thermometer on the floor.Assume the nurse has been trained in cleanup of such a spill.How should the nurse intervene? Select all that apply.

A) Using gloves and a paper towel, place the mercury in a plastic bag and dispose of it.
B) Notify the hazardous material management team immediately.
C) Evacuate the area immediately.
D) After putting on a gown, gloves, and a mask, clean up the mercury.
E) Wash her hands well after removing the spill.
F) Ventilate the area well for several days.

The nurse is using an otoscope to assess the nasal cavity. Which of these techniques is correct?

A) Avoiding touching the nasal septum with the speculum
B) Inserting the speculum at least 3 cm into the vestibule
C) Gently displacing the nose to the side that is being examined
D) Keeping the speculum tip medial to avoid touching the floor of the nares

Risk factors for physical abuse of older adults include which of the following? Select all that apply.

A) Socioeconomic status below the poverty level
B) Residence in low-income housing
C) Impairment of the older adult
D) Frequent visits to respite care