The nurse is conducting a class on potential bioterrorism agents, and a participant asks, "Which one has three routes of exposure to humans?" Which response by the nurse is correct?
a. Anthrax
b. Smallpox
c. Botulism
d. Tularemia
Answer: a. Anthrax
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The nurse is teaching a newborn care class to parents who are about to give birth to their first babies. Which statement indicates that teaching was effective? "My baby:
1. "Will be able to focus on my face when she is about a month old." 2. "May startle a little if a loud noise happens near her." 3. "Can taste sour things, like my breast milk will be." 4. "Won't have a sense of smell until she is older."
A method used to kill all microorganisms, including spores, is:
a. disinfecting. b. using an antiseptic. c. using chlorine bleach. d. sterilizing.
A patient has prescriptions for two inhalers
One inhaler is a bronchodilator, and the other is a corticosteroid. Which instruction regarding these inhalers will the nurse give to the patient? a. "Take the corticosteroid inhaler first." b. "Take the bronchodilator inhaler first." c. "Take these two drugs at least 2 hours apart." d. "It does not matter which inhaler you use first."
A nurse is preparing to assess a client for the presence of the Tinel sign. Which action does the nurse take to elicit this sign?
A. Testing the strength of each muscle joint B. Percussing at the location of the median nerve C. Checking for repetitive movements in the joints D. Asking the client to hold the hands back to back while flexing the wrist 90 degrees