By which method is the organism that causes syphilis best identified?
a. Acid-fast stain
b. Gram-stained slide
c. In vitro culture
d. Dark-field microscopy
Answer: d. Dark-field microscopy
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While the surgical patient is anesthetized, the scrub nurse hears a member of the surgical team make an inappropriate remark about the patient's weight. How should the nurse best respond?
A) Ignore the comment because the patient is unconscious. B) Discourage the colleague from making such comments. C) Report the comment immediately to a supervisor. D) Realize that humor is needed in the workplace.
When examining the spine of an older adult you notice a curvature with a sharp angle. This is referred to as a
A. Gibbus B. Scoliosis C. Kyphosis D. Lordosis
Test Result: High pH (>8.0)
What will be an ideal response?
In assessing a patient with a tumor in the pons, the nurse expects to find which abnormalities due to pressure on cranial nerves?
a. Dilated pupils and ptosis b. Facial asymmetry and impaired hearing c. Difficulty swallowing d. Impaired gag reflex