Which of the following tasks do community health nurses most ...

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Which of the following tasks do community health nurses most often carry out in their work?
 
  a. administrating mammograms and teaching routine breast self-exams
  b. screening for venereal diseases and on-site microscopic analysis of samples from persons suspected of having these diseases
  c. assisting in obtaining serum lead levels and administering developmental assessments
  d. administering sonograms of the heart, bladder, uterus, or other organs as ordered by the patient's public health care practitioner

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a child with a broken femur. The nurse is monitoring the child for signs of a fat embolus. Which of the following symptoms would indicate that a fat embolus is present?
 
  a. The child is alert and oriented
  b. The child has normal breath sounds
  c. The child has an altered level of consciousness
  d. The child has experienced weight gain

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Answer to Question 1

C

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A Incorrect. Community health nurses may be involved in screening programs such as teaching routine breast self-exams but would not administer mammograms.
B Incorrect. Community health nurses do not screen for venereal diseases nor perform on-site microscopic analyses of samples.
C Correct. Community health nurses have a major role in administering immunizations to children, assisting in measuring serum lead levels, and administering developmental assessments.
D Incorrect. Community health nurses do not perform sonograms.

Answer to Question 2

C
An altered metal status is an indication that the child may have a fat embolism. The child may also experience respiratory distress.