The patient has acquired immunity to the measles virus. What is the central component of this acquired immunity?
A) Presence of natural killer cells
B) Developed antibodies
C) Platelets and eosinophils
D) Bone marrow stem cells
B
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The nursing student is admitting a patient with abdominal distention and severe nausea. The physician orders the insertion of a nasogastric tube. The student reviews the procedure, gathers the supplies, and tells the instructor, "I'm ready to begin."
Which of the following critical thinking traits suggest that the student is prepared for the task? a. Risk taking b. Curiosity c. Confidence d. Perseverance
The nurse has a strong personal value system and is concerned that these values may conflict with the values of a newly assigned nursing unit. What should the nurse do? (Select all that apply.)
1. Identify personal values. 2. Be watchful for situations in which there may be a values conflict. 3. Hold personal values in check if it is still possible to provide effective care. 4. Refuse to be transferred to this unit. 5. Discuss the situation with the nursing supervisor.
When the nurse manager conducts a qualitative analysis of budget variances, he or she is:
a. determining the percentage increase of supply usage from the last quarter to the current quarter. b. identifying the overall increase in the dollar amount of salaries paid for overtime. c. comparing productivity metrics across all nursing units in the facility. d. reconciling with current conditions the underlying assumptions on which the budget was based.
The nurse has just completed medication teaching regarding medications used to treat high cholesterol. Which statement made by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
1. I can eat any food I want as long as I take my medications. 2. I need to call the physician if I experience severe muscle weakness. 3. I should take my medications every day. 4. A low-fat diet needs to be followed even with medications to treat high cholesterol.