What do smallpox, anthrax, and botulism toxin all have in common?
A) They have been eradicated by the use of vaccinations.
B) They are all potential bioterrorism agents.
C) They are easily treated with antibiotics.
D) They are antibiotic-resistant pathogens.
B
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Which are appropriate focuses for the health history collected by the nurse?
1. Physical status. 2. Patterns of daily living. 3. Wellness practices. 4. Self-care activities. 5. Medical diagnoses.
The nurse attempts to elicit rebound tenderness. Which finding indicates positive rebound tenderness?
1) Pain during light palpation over the affected area 2) Pain during deep palpation over the affected area 3) Pain upon gradual withdrawal of fingers after light palpation 4) Pain upon sudden withdrawal of fingers after deep palpation
The nurse is working with a patient who has experienced a fetal death in utero at 20 weeks. The patient asks what her baby will look like when it is delivered. Which statement by the nurse is best?
1. "Your baby will be covered in fine hair called lanugo." 2. "Your child will have arm and leg buds, not fully formed limbs." 3. "A white, cheesy substance called vernix caseosa will be on the skin." 4. "The genitals of the baby will be ambiguous."
A nurse can expect that which of the following patients are likely to suffer from fecal incontinence? Select all that apply
1. An 84-year-old with dementia 2. A 39-year-old paraplegic 3. A 26-year-old with mental challenges 4. A 54-year-old with diverticulosis 5. A 75-year-old with voluntary control