Which of these conditions belongs to the herpes virus group and lies dormant in tissues waiting to be reactivated in the immunocompromised client?
a. cryptosporidium enteritis c. Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
b. cytomegalovirus d. tuberculosis
B
Most people have been exposed to cytomegalovirus (active/latent), but it becomes a problem when the client becomes immunosuppressed. Exposure occurs during preschool (congenital infection, child to child, vaginal delivery, breast milk) and the sexually active years (intercourse, kissing).
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What was the idea that workers should be hired, trained, and promoted based on their competence and abilities?
A) Part of the management functions identified by Fayol B) The result of the human relations studies C) The outcome of studies done by Mayo at the Hawthorne Works D) One of the four overriding principles of scientific management
Decentralization, consolidation, and the elimination of middle managers are pushing nurses to become ____
a. Financially accountable b. Recruitment targets c. Revenue driven d. Undervalued
A nurse is instructing a new mother on circumcision care with a Plastibell. The nurse knows the mother understands when she states that the Plastibell should fall off within:
1. 2 days. 2. 10 days. 3. 8 days. 4. 14 days.
The major portion of brain growth and myelinization occurs between ____ and ____ year(s) old
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word