A middle-aged man has a communicable disease caused by a virus that is excreted in the feces. Which of the following measures could be least effective or ineffective in limiting the spread of the infection?
A. Isolation of the infected individual
B. Administration of penicillin or similar antibacterial antibiotic
C. Sanitary disposal of feces
D. Thorough washing of hands after direct contact with the patient
B
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A patient with a spinal cord injury arrives in the emergency department. The nurse assesses motor and sensory function and finds the patient without sensation or movement in all four extremities. The injury is most likely in what area?
a. Above C4 b. C4–C8 c. T8–T11 d. L1–L4
A nurse identifies that a client is in Phase 4 of the developmental stages of a crisis. Which symptoms should the nurse anticipate when caring for this client?
A) The individual may try to view the problem from a different perspective, or even to overlook certain aspects of it. B) Cognitive functions are disordered, emotions are labile, and behavior may reflect the presence of psychotic thinking. C) The client has developed anxiety. D) Feelings of confusion and disorganization prevail.
The sale of over-the-counter products that contain pseudoephedrine and ephedrine is restricted by which act?
A. Controlled Substances Act B. Drug Regulation and Reform Act C. Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act D. Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act
When the balloon on an indwelling urinary catheter is inflated and the patient expresses discomfort, it is essential for the nurse to take which action?
a. Remove the catheter. b. Continue to blow up the balloon because discomfort is expected. c. Aspirate the fluid from the balloon and advance the catheter. d. Pull back on the catheter slightly to determine tension.