What is the most common patient site for development of nosocomial infections?
A) Surgical wound
B) Respiratory tract
C) Bloodstream
D) Urinary tract
Ans: D
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A) Clomid B) Klonopin C) ADH D) Serafem
A patient says that his condition must be getting worse since he was receiving 10 mg morphine sulfate through the IV for pain but now is prescribed Demerol 50 mg by mouth at home. How should the nurse respond to this patient?
1. "Oral doses need to be higher than those given through an IV. It does not mean your condition is worse." 2. "The doctor is making sure that you do not have any pain once you go home." 3. "I will get the doctor so he can explain what is going on with your condition." 4. "All patients have more pain when they go home so the doctor is making sure you have enough medication."
What is the role of fibroblasts during the reconstructive phase of wound healing?
a. Generate new capillaries from vascular endothelial cells around the wound. b. Establish connections between neighboring cells and contract their fibers. c. Synthesize and secrete collagen and the connective tissue proteins. d. Provide enzymes that débride the wound bed of dead cells
One of the functions of the pulmonary system is the:
a. expelling of bacteria. b. exchange of gases between the environ-ment and blood. c. movement of blood into and out of the capillaries. d. principal mechanism for cooling of the heart.