A nurse is preparing to change a client's dressing. What is the reason for using surgical asepsis during this procedure?
a. Keeps the area free of microorganisms
b. Confines microorganisms to the surgical site
c. Protects self from microorganisms in the wound
d. Reduces the risk for growing opportunistic microorganisms
Answer: a. Keeps the area free of microorganisms
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A patient is upset to hear the nurse say that the results of genetic testing revealed "wild-type" genes. What information should the nurse provide?
1. "This term means your genes are unaltered and are considered the normal type.". 2. "Your genes are considered normal for the most part but do have some limitations.". 3. "We detected some abnormalities in your genes.". 4. "The results of your genetic test were unexpected.".
Which of the following strategies in health education does the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommend?
a. Using a standardized teaching format b. Eliminating established behaviors c. Offering limited information regarding the purpose of interventions d. Suggesting small changes rather than large ones
Which of the following conditions must be met for a drug to be declared an OTC product?
A. The product must be safe and effective under the described conditions of use. B. A patient must be able to successfully treat the condition. C. A patient must be able to self-diagnose the condition to be treated. D. All of the above are correct.