A head and neck physical examination is completed on a ...

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A head and neck physical examination is completed on a 50-year-old female patient. All physical findings are normal except for fine brittle hair.
 
  Based on the physical findings, which of the following laboratory tests would the nurse expect to be ordered? a. Liver function test
  b. Lead level
  c. Thyroid-stimulating hormone test
  d. Complete blood count

Question 2

For which of the following health care tasks is the federal government responsible?
 
  a. Provide health care insurance plans.
  b. Manage and plan insurable health services.
  c. Deliver health services for targeted groups.
  d. Provide long-term care services.

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Answer to Question 1

C
Thyroid disease can make hair thin and brittle. Liver function testing is indicated for a patient who has jaundice. Lead levels and a CBC are not indicated for the presence of brittle hair.

Answer to Question 2

C

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A Health care insurance plans are the jurisdiction of the provinces or territories.
B Managing and planning insurable health services are the jurisdiction of the provinces or territories.
C The federal government is charged with delivering, or co-delivering, health services for targeted groups.
D Providing long-term care services is the jurisdiction of the provinces or territories.