A mother spreading HIV to a fetus is through which portal of entry?
a. integumentary c. circulatory
b. genitourinary d. transplacental
D
A portal of entry is the route by which an infectious agent enters the host. A transplacental portal of entry is the transfer of microorganisms from mother to fetus via the placenta and umbilical cord (including HIV, and hepatitis B).
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A. Hydrogen bonds are incompatible with proteins. B. Hydrogen bonds increase the fidelity of transcription and translation. C. Covalent bonds are more at risk for mutations than hydrogen bonds. D. Covalent bonds are tighter and more permanent than hydrogen bonds.
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How should the nurses respond to the findings of this case study? A) Modify unit practice around TPN administration B) Avoid administering TPN until more is known about the subject C) Take note of the phenomenon and do further research before implementing practice changes D) Disregard the findings of the case study due to the low level of evidence provided by a case study