When a patient with a respiratory infection complains that he is not yet on an antibiotic, the nurse explains that the physician is waiting on the results of the culture and sensitivity because this test determines:
a. what media the bacteria requires to grow.
b. how fast the bacteria grow.
c. which antibiotics stop bacterial growth.
d. when the bacteria colonize.
C
Sensitivity tests are done to determine which antibiotics will stop growth.
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The nurse considers characteristics of responsiveness in parenting styles, including: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. How much parents foster individuality. 2. How much parents foster self-assertion . 3. Expectation for mature behavior. 4. Willingness to confront behavioral problems. 5. How much parents foster self-regulation.
Because a cardiac arrhythmia is suspected, the nurse is concerned with the findings of an apical rate of 88 and a radial rate of 80 . The difference between the two rates is termed:
a. pulse pressure. b. unequal pulses. c. pulse deficit. d. tachycardia.
A home care nurse is providing instructions to the mother of a 3-year-old with hemophilia regarding care of the child. Which statements by the mother indicate a need for further instructions?
A. "I will be so glad when my baby outgrows all of this bleeding." B. "I need to cancel all of the dental appointments that I've made for him." C. "If he gets a cut, I should hold pressure on it until the bleeding stops." D. "I should check the house for any household items that could fall over easily." E. "I should move furniture with sharp corners out of the way and pad the corners of the furniture."
Prescriptions for humans and medically necessary supplies are federally designated as _____________ and are rung into the cash register as _____________________.
a. taxable, state sales taxed items b. nontaxable items, state sales tax exempt c. taxable items, state sales tax exempt. d. nontaxable items, state sales taxed items.