A public health nurse is educating a group of nursing students about the role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Which of the following statements by a student indicates a correct understanding of the CDC’s responsibilities?

A nurse is providing care to a diverse patient population and wants to ensure culturally competent care. Which of the following are key components of culturally competent care? Select all that apply.

A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a patient with an open pneumothorax (sucking chest wound). Which of the following interventions should the nurse anticipate and implement? Select all that apply.

A public health nurse is giving a presentation on current trends affecting community and public health. Which of the following statements accurately describe these trends? Select all that apply.

A 34 year old female has presented to the emergency department complaining of shortness of breath. A brief medical history reveals she is a smoker and has taken prescription birth control pills for over 10 years. The nurse suspects the client has a pulmonary embolus. Which other assessment data would corroborate this diagnosis? Select all that apply.

A nurse is planning care for a client who has acute glomerulonephritis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? Select the two that apply. 

The nurse is caring for four clients. Based on the information provided, which client cannot tolerate hemodialysis?

A client has undergone an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). The nurse places the highest priority on which intervention as part of the client’s plan of care?

The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client following a gastrectomy and instructs the client to take which measure to assist in preventing dumping syndrome?

The nurse on a medical unit has just received shift report. Which client should the nurse assess first?