Question 1 of 5

A nurse is providing an educational event to a local mens group about prostate cancer. The nurse should cite an increased risk of prostate cancer in what ethnic group?

A. Native Americans B. Caucasian Americans C. African Americans D. Asian Americans

Question 2 of 5

A 6-year-old child is brought to the pediatric clinic for the assessment of redness and discharge from the eye and is diagnosed with viral conjunctivitis. What is the most important information to discuss with the parents and child?

A. Handwashing can prevent the spread of the disease to others. B. The importance of compliance with antibiotic therapy C. Signs and symptoms of complications, such as meningitis and septicemia D. The likely need for surgery to prevent scarring of the conjunctiva

Question 3 of 5

A patient has been diagnosed with hearing loss related to damage of the end organ for hearing or cranial nerve VIII. What term is used to describe this condition?

A. Exostoses B. Otalgia C. Sensorineural hearing loss D. Presbycusis

Question 4 of 5

Since the emergence of HIV/AIDS, there have been significant changes in epidemiologic trends. Members of what group currently have the greatest risk of contracting HIV?

A. Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men B. Recreational drug users C. Blood transfusion recipients D. Health care providers

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is providing discharge education to an adult patient who will begin a regimen of ocular medications for the treatment of glaucoma. How can the nurse best determine if the patient is able to self-administer these medications safely and effectively?

A. Assess the patient for any previous inability to self-manage medications. B. Ask the patient to demonstrate the instillation of her medications. C. Determine whether the patient can accurately describe the appropriate method of administering her medications. D. Assess the patients functional status.

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