A female patient is seen for a new onset of blisters on the labia majora. Which health problem should the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing?

A. Latency period of the herpes virus infection
B. A drug reaction
C. First episode of a herpes virus infection
D. Prodromal symptoms of the herpes virus


Answer: C

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When irrigating a patient's ear, the nurse will:

1. straighten the ear canal and irrigate with a large-tipped bulb syringe. 2. direct the solution to the middle of the canal to avoid damaging the ear. 3. use a body temperature solution and have the patient hold a basin under the ear while directing the solution toward the top of the canal. 4. repeat the irrigation with hotter water.

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Who is recognized as the father of Western medicine?

a. Plato c. Aristotle b. Hippocrates d. St. Paul

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An NP has recently been hired by a public health department. Which of the following best de-scribes what the NP will most likely be doing in this role?

a. Disease prevention activities b. Deciding on a treatment plan c. Identifying needs of populations at risk d. Identifying health needs of the communi-ty

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____________________ is any change from a healthy state

A) Physiology B) Disease C) Anatomy D) Stasis

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