Which of the following historical findings would indicate a high risk for latex allergy? (Select all that apply.)
a. Allergic reaction to anesthetics
b. Eczema of the hands
c. Congenital urologic disorder
d. Asthma
e. Health care worker
A, B, C, E
Prevention of anaphylactic shock is one of the primary responsibilities of nurses in critical care areas. Preventive measures include the identification of patients at risk and cautious assessment of each patient's response to the administration of medications, blood, and blood products. A complete and accurate history of each patient's allergies is an essential component of preventive nursing care. In addition to a list of the allergies, a detailed description of the type of response for each one should be obtained.
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A) urge him to dress himself completely alone. B) give him small household chores to do. C) help him learn to count. D) allow him to make simple decisions.
When applying epidemiology and demography to the practice of community health, how is the prevalence rate calculated?
A) (Number of new cases of specified health condition during time interval/Estimated midinterval population at risk) × 1,000 B) (Number of current cases of a specified health condition at a given point in time/Estimated population at risk at same point) × 1,000 C) (Number of deaths of infants aged < 1 year during time interval/Total live births during time interval) × 1,000 D) (Number of deaths from puerperal cases during 1 year/Number of live births during same year) × 100,000
A baby was delivered at 42 weeks' gestation. The nurse begins to assess the neonate. The nurse should expect to see which of the following observations:
a. Prolific lanugo b. Large amounts of vernix caseosa c. Dry, peeling, cracked skin d. Firm skin around the thighs and buttocks
The nurse is educating a pregnant client about possible complications. Which should the nurse identify as a congenital disorder?
A) Clubbed feet B) Chickenpox C) Scarlet fever D) Whooping cough