Explain the difference between disinfection and sterilization
What will be an ideal response?
Disinfection means using a chemical substance or boiling water
to kill most microorganisms. Sterilization means killing all
microorganisms, including spores.
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The nurse is preparing to redress a wound and will secure the dressing using a gauze bandage as ordered by the physician. What is an advantage of gauze bandages?
a. Provision of warmth b. Applies strong pressure c. Antibacterial effects d. Prevents skin maceration
While caring for a Mexican-American family in the home, the home health nurse recognizes that the family may also consult the _____________ for health advice
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Concerning preeclampsia and eclampsia, nurses should be aware that:
1. preeclampsia is a condition of the first trimester, eclampsia of the second and third. 2. preeclampsia results in decreased function of 40% to 60% in such organs as the placenta, kidneys, liver, and brain. 3. the causes of preeclampsia and eclampsia are well documented. 4. severe preeclampsia is defined as preeclampsia plus proteinuria.
Most benzodiazepines are metabolized primarily by microsomal enzymes in the liver
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.