A patient develops food poisoing from conaminated potato salad. what is the means of transmission for the infection organism?
a. direct contact
b. vector
c. vehicle
d. airborne
Ans: c. vehicle
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a. 80% of outcome results come from 20% of focused efforts b. a way to record your activities over a period of time to see how your time is spent c. 20% of focused efforts equals 20% of outcome results d. 80% of focused efforts results in 80% of focused time
The large parotid glands, located in the cheeks, secrete amylase-rich fluid through which of the following?
a. Wharton ducts c. Sulcus terminalis b. Stensen's ducts d. Semicircular canals
A prescriber orders treatment with streptokinase for a patient admitted to the emergency department with an evolving myocardial infarction. Which of the following represents an appro-priate action by the nurse?
a. If hypotension develops during streptokinase infusion, the rate of infusion should be increased. b. Because one third of patients receiving streptokinase develop fever, aspirin should be administered prophylactically. c. If the patient develops urticaria and flushing, the nurse should prepare for admin-istration of an antihistamine. d. Intramuscular injections should not be given while the streptokinase is infusing; however, subcutaneous injections may be given.
Cognitive theorists believe that depression has its origins in:
A) The way people perceive events and situations in their lives B) The experience of some kind of loss C) Chemical imbalances in the brain D) Gender differences