Clostridium difficile is a deadly "superbug" that is the major cause of nosocomial ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
diarrhea
Clostridium difficile is a deadly "superbug" that is the major cause of nosocomial diarrhea.
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A patient explains that her mother took diethylstilbestrol (DES) during her pregnancy. The nurse knows that this increases the patient's risk of:
A) Uterine prolapse. B) Cervical/vaginal cancer. C) Endometriosis. D) Amenorrhea.
The director of pharmacy for a medical facility is preparing to order pneumococcal vaccine. To determine the amount to order, she must decide which populations of clients served by the facility should receive the vaccine
She anticipates that the pneumococcal vaccine will be given to: a. all children younger than 2 years. b. only children older than 12 years. c. only adults with chronic respiratory conditions. d. only older adults who are nursing home residents.
While in the pediatrician's office for their child's 12-month well-child exam, the parents ask the nurse for advice on age-appropriate toys for their child. Based on the child's developmental level, which types of toys would the nurse suggest?
1. Soft toys that can be manipulated 2. Small toys that can pop apart and go back together 3. Jack-in-the-box toys 4. Toys with black and white patterns 5. Push-and-pull toys
Although refuse and linen from all clients are considered contaminated, in some types of isolation these items are "double bagged" out of the room. Based on this information, which are correct steps in the double-bagging procedure?
1 . The nurse inside the room is considered contaminated and the nurse outside the room is considered clean. 2 . The nurse inside the room wears gloves and, if specified, gown and/or mask. 3 . The contaminated nurse places dirty items into a bag and closes the top. 4 . The clean nurse has a second bag that is considered dirty. A) 1, 3 B) 1, 4 C) 2, 3 D) 3, 4