Which of the following should make the nurse suspect a biological event? (Select all that apply.)
a. Large numbers of ill persons with unexplained similar symptoms
b. Unexplained deaths among young and healthy populations
c. A patient population with symptoms suggestive of a common agent
d. An unusual geographical pattern associated with the symptoms
A, B, D
You should suspect a biological event when large numbers of ill persons present who have unexplained yet similar symptoms; when unexplained deaths occur, particularly among young and healthy populations; when an unusual pattern (e.g., geographical, season, patient population) is associated with the symptoms; when the patient fails to respond to traditional therapy; and when a single patient presents with symptoms suggestive of an uncommon agent (e.g., anthrax, smallpox). Once you suspect a biological event, notify incident command immediately.
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1. "I can continue to drink alcohol until I am diagnosed as pregnant." 2. "I need to stop drinking alcohol completely when I start trying to get pregnant." 3. "A beer once a week will not damage the fetus." 4. "I can drink alcohol while breastfeeding, since it doesn't pass into breast milk."
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a. It is biologically based. b. It is a social construct. c. It is chosen by the person. d. It helps establish superiority.
When interacting with the parents of a SIDS infant, one of the things the nurse attempts to assist with is:
a. referring the parents to a psychologist. b. encouraging the parents to remain stoic. c. allaying feelings of guilt and blame. d. learning how the event could have been prevented.