Parents want their child vaccinated against chickenpox. The healthcare professional prepares to administer the vaccine against which organism?
a. Poxvirus
b. Varicella-zoster virus
c. Adenovirus
d. Human papillomavirus=
Answer: b. Varicella-zoster virus
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A pregnant woman states, "My husband hopes I will give him a boy because we have three girls." What will the nurse explain to this woman?
a. The sex chromosome of the fertilized ovum determines the gender of the child. b. When the sperm and ovum are united, there is a 75% chance the child will be a girl. c. When the pH of the female reproductive tract is acidic, the child will be a girl. d. If a sperm carrying a Y chromosome fertilizes an ovum, then a boy is produced.
A client diagnosed with schizophrenia is hospitalized owing to an exacerbation of psychosis related to non-adherence with antipsychotic medications. Which level of care does the client's hospitalization reflect?
1. Primary prevention level of care 2. Secondary prevention level of care 3. Tertiary prevention level of care 4. Case management level of care
A nurse is caring for a client with who is experiencing leukocytosis. When providing care to this client, which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) Instruct the client on the use of an electric razor and soft toothbrush. B) Assess for bleeding and bruising. C) Assess for source of infection. D) Place the patient in reverse isolation precautions.
A nurse is caring for a client who is required to take NSAIDS on an outpatient basis. Which of the following would the nurse include in the teaching plan for the client and family?
A) Take aspirin if necessary strictly with a full glass of water. B) Use the drug on a very regular basis during treatment. C) Call your primary care provider if you have no relief after 2 weeks. D) Take the drugs strictly with a glass of milk or juice.