A gardener sustained a deep laceration while working and requires sutures. The patient is asked about the date of his last tetanus shot, which he tells the nurse was more than 10 years ago
Based on this information, the patient will receive a tetanus immunization. The tetanus injection will allow for the release of what?
A) An antibody
B) An antigen
C) A bacteria
D) A virus
A
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Sinus bradycardia is a symptom of which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Calcium channel blocker medication b. Beta-blocker medication c. Athletic conditioning d. Hypothermia e. Hyperthyroidism
Your 35-year-old client tells you that his boss requires him to massage her shoulders and she rubs his legs, thighs, and genitals. He further states that he does not want to upset her because he needs the job
Which statement best applies to this situation? a. The male is receiving sexual satisfaction from having his legs, thighs, and genitals massaged. b. This is an example of quid pro quo sexual harassment and should be reported to her supervisor. c. This is an example of hostile work environment sexual harassment and should be immediately reported to her supervisor. d. This is not a situation of harassment because no sexual intercourse occurred.
To motivate a frustrated stroke patient who is learning to walk again, the most effective motivational intervention the rehabilitation nurse could make is to:
a. show short movies on ambulation tech-niques. b. observe the patient while in physical therapy. c. arrange a visit with another stroke victim who has learned to ambulate. d. encourage a 1-week break from therapy, which will help the resident come back refreshed.
A client looks up the drug they are taking in a drug guide. The client asks a nurse why the healthcare provider prescribed a medication that has a lethal dose measure. What is the best response by the nurse?
A. "It just refers to what is done in research; it is not used by healthcare providers prescribing drugs." B. "It is a value determined during research, which helps to determine the safe dose to give." C. "All that means is that the drug could be lethal, but I will watch you for side effects." D. "Don't worry about that, I'll have your healthcare provider explain it to you."