Any microorganism capable of disrupting normal physiologic body processes is a
A) Bacterium
B) Fomite
C) Pathogen
D) Virus
Ans: C
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A) Perceived as such by the general public and by peers B) Defined as such by the Nursing Practice Act C) Requires a specialized body of knowledge and competent skills D) The nurse has completed a baccalaureate degree in nursing.
Sometimes patients communicate by crying, moaning, or laughing. The term for this is:
1. verbal communication. 2. nonverbal communication. 3. acting out and seeking attention. 4. seeking holistic support.
A new nurse is listing the interventions he should employ when caring for a client on thrombolytic therapy. Which nursing intervention is inappropriate for the client during thrombolytic therapy?
a. Monitor vital signs and reporting changes. b. Check for active bleeding for 24 hours after therapy. c. Inform the client that aspirin and NSAIDs may be taken for discomfort. d. Monitor electrocardiogram strips for cardiac dysrhythmias.
The sociodemographic characteristics of rural residents place them at risk for unhealthy behaviors and poor health status. Compounding these factors, rural residents are less likely to have health insurance than are their urban counterparts
Basing a health clinic in this area would assist what percentage of uninsured in rural counties with fewer than 2,500 people? A) 15% B) 19% C) 23% D) 27%