A nurse is caring for a client with an injury that has developed purulent exudate. Which
is the cause of purulent exudate?
A) Presence of blood
B) Presence of mucous
C) Presence of fluid and cells
D) Presence of bacteria
D
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A patient has a blood serum drug level of 50 units/mL. The drug's half-life is 1 hour. If concentrations above 25 units/mL are toxic and no more of the drug is given, how long will it take for the blood level to reach the nontoxic range?
A) 30 minutes B) 1 hour C) 2 hours D) 3 hours
Which of the following are examples of objective data? Select all that apply
a. Blood pressure reading 120/80 mm Hg b. Pain rated as 6 on a pain scale of 0 to 10 c. Moderate amount of yellow drainage from right ear d. Wife states, "He has not been sleeping well at night." e. Patient states, "I have a stomach ache."
The best way to prevent pressure ulcers on the heels is to elevate them off the bed by positioning the pillow widthwise under the calves.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
HIV may be perinatally transmitted:
a. Only in the third trimester from the maternal circulation. b. From the use of unsterile instruments. c. Only through the ingestion of amniotic fluid. d. Through the ingestion of breast milk from an infected mother.