An air conditioner duct cleaning is recommended by a home health nurse. What should this precaution prevent the spread of in the patient's home?
a. Bacteria
b. Viruses
c. Fungi
d. Protozoa
C
Air blowing into a room may be the mode of transfer of fungi spores that have remained dormant in the duct during nonuse.
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Which of the following data are not assessed by the nurse in the assessment phase of the nursing process?
a. Objective data b. Subjective data c. Outcomes d. Health history
Which action will the nurse include in the plan of care for a 42-year-old patient who is being admitted with Clostridium difficile?
a. Educate the patient about proper food storage. b. Order a diet with no dairy products for the patient. c. Place the patient in a private room on contact isolation. d. Teach the patient about why antibiotics will not be used.
Which statement made by a parent indicates understanding about treatment of streptococcal pharyngitis?
a. "I guess my child will need to have his tonsils removed.". b. "A couple of days of rest and some ibuprofen will take care of this.". c. "I should give the penicillin three times a day for 10 days.". d. "I am giving my child prednisone to decrease the swelling of the tonsils.".
If the nursing assistant notices a broken piece of equipment, she should
A) say nothing, as this is not her responsibility. B) quickly bring it to the maintenance department. C) report it to the appropriate person. D) discard it in the biohazardous waste.