The nurse is reviewing a research article that describes the use of the bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine to prevent tuberculosis that was given to individuals who were exposed to leprosy. The individuals did not develop the leprosy
The nurse interprets this as most accurately demonstrating which type of immunity?
A) Herd immunity
B) Passive immunity
C) Cross-immunity
D) Active immunity
Ans: C
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To palpate the temporomandibular joint, the nurse's fingers should be placed in the depression __________ of the ear
a. Distal to the helix b. Proximal to the helix c. Anterior to the tragus d. Posterior to the tragus
The nurse is providing ostomy care to the client with an ileostomy. What can the nurse use to protect the skin and promote adhesion of the ostomy appliance?
A) Adhesive glue B) Tincture of Benzoin C) Vaseline D) Karaya gum
An elderly client is admitted and placed into contact and respiratory isolation
The client's spouse becomes upset seeing health care providers in gowns and masks and demands they refrain from wearing them because it is confusing to the client and the spouse thinks the health care providers are scaring the client. The best response by the nurse to help the client and spouse would be to say a. "Has anyone explained the reason for the isolation to you?" b. "I understand you are upset, but we have to protect other clients from infection." c. "It's hospital policy and we all have to abide by the isolation precautions." d. "Let me show you the items we need when we come in the room."
Which assessment findings, indicative of a hematologic emergency, should the nurse report to the healthcare provider due to the need for immediate intervention? Select all that apply
1. Anemia 2. Thrombocytopenia 3. Disseminated intravascular coagulation 4. Cardiac arrhythmias 5. Tetany