A derailed train caused a hazardous spill with noxious gasses released into the environment. Local and surrounding fire control and Hazmat teams are controlling the event. For which type of situation should the nurse prepare?
A. Disaster
B. Emergency
C. Human-generated accidental disaster
D. Intentional emergency
Answer: B
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A. In ways that can be predicted consistently. B. Consistently negatively. C. In ways affected by personality and life experience. D. Consistently positively.
What type of sexual dysfunction can be caused by substance abuse? (Mark all that apply.)
A) A sexual arousal disorder B) A sexual desire disorder C) An orgasmic disorder D) A sexual pain disorder E) A sexual aversion disorder
The nurse is instructing a postpartum patient on observations to report to the health care provider which signifies retained placental fragments. Which patient statement indicates that teaching has been effective?
A) "If the drainage changes from clear to bright red, I am to call the doctor.". B) "I will have large amount of vaginal drainage for at least several months.". C) "An elevated temperature is normal during the first few weeks after delivery.". D) "My drainage will fluctuate between bright red and dark red for several weeks.".
If a patient with H. pylori-positive peptic ulcer disease fails first-line therapy, the second-line treatment is:
1. Proton pump inhibitor bid plus metronidazole plus tetracycline plus bismuth subsalicylate for 14 days 2. Test H. pylori for resistance to common treatment regimens 3. Proton pump inhibitor plus clarithromycin plus amoxicillin for 14 days 4. Proton pump inhibitor and levofloxacin for 14 days