Which of the following diagnostic tests would the nurse question when ordered for a client diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?
A. CBC (complete blood count) with differential
B. Vaginal culture for Neisseria gonorrhea
C. Throat culture for Streptococcus A
D. RPR (rapid plasma reagin)
C
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A nurse teaching a prenatal class instructs the participants that early organ system development occurs during which period of time?
A. Embryonic period B. Fetal period C. Pre-embryonic period D. Post-embryonic period
Why can antibody-mediated immunity be transferred from one person to another person?
a. White blood cells from one person are recognized as "foreign" by another person and trigger an immunologic response. b. When antibodies bind to antigens, the entire complex can then be totally eliminated from the body. c. Reexposure to the same microorganism results in greatly increased production of specific antibodies. d. Formed antibodies are released as free substances into the blood and other body fluids.
A healthcare professional is caring for a patient who has a delay in electrical activity reaching the ventricle as seen on ECG. What ECG finding would the healthcare professional associate with this problem?
a. A prolonged ST interval b. Variability in measurement with heart rate c. PR interval measuring 0.28 sec d. A QRS complex measuring 0.08 sec
The nurse is caring for a Jewish patient who has died. Although individuals and families can practice differently, the nurse anticipates that which of the following may occur? Select all that apply
A) the person will be buried quickly B) a shrine will be displayed at home C) incense will be burned in the room D) autopsy is discouraged E) cremation is preferred F) visitors will come and prayers will be said for the sick