Blog

Which structure is often blocked with stones in the parotid gland, possibly necessitating surgical removal of the gland?

End-to-end, end-to-side, side-to-side, and Roux-en-Y are techniques for:

Any of the following may be used topically for hemostasis of the STSG donor site EXCEPT:

How is the anesthetic jelly that is inserted into the male urethra prior to cystoscopy kept from leaking out?

How many degree classifications of skin burns are there?

Topical cocaine 4% is used in nasal surgery for:

A nurse is working with a family whose son abuses alcohol and drugs. The parents will not confront their son with their concerns. This is an example of which role?

The nurse does a home visit with a family whose child is diagnosed with anxiety disorder. The goal of the visit is to encourage the family to discuss this diagnosis with the child’s school so that accommodations can be made during test taking.  This is an example of what type of family intervention?

Which intervention is an example of primary prevention in working with family violence?

Read the following scenario and answer the question as it relates to it. The nurse works with children at the Boys and Girls Club. A 13-year-old reports difficulty concentrating on homework since the parents separated. The child states, “I see my dad only on weekends and I miss him. My mom works full time and expects me to help with chores. I am worried about her paying the bills now.”  Based on the Stages and Tasks of the Family Life Cycle, what will the nurse encourage the family to do?