Colonies of bacteria that secrete a sticky outer coat that is hard to penetrate are called
A) prions.
B) viruses.
C) protozoa.
D) biofilms.
D
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A college student who was the victim of an attempted sexual assault has sought care due to anxiety that is affecting every aspect of her life
Which of the following characteristics of the woman's situation and her anxiety would suggest a diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) rather than acute stress disorder? A) The attack took place several months ago, and her anxiety has been continuous. B) Complementary and alternative therapies have failed to resolve the woman's anxiety. C) The attack was an isolated, rather than ongoing, event. D) Concerns for her safety have caused the woman to change her daily routines.
Which clients will require a rapid assessment? Select all that apply.
A. The client was admitted to the hospital yesterday and is being treated with intravenous antibiotics for pneumonia. B. The nurse is new to the unit and is planning care for the four clients that have been assigned to the nurse. C. The client begins to complain of difficulty breathing. The client's oxygen saturation level has decreased from 93% on room air this morning to 87%. D. The client had an open appendectomy 2 days ago and is preparing to be discharged today. E. The client has just been received from the Post Anesthesia Care Unit.
Which action should the nurse take when initiating a prescription of intravenous dextran 40 (Gentran 40)?
A. Start the infusion no faster than 240 mg/min. B. Monitor the patient's vital signs continuously during administration. C. Monitor for signs of anaphylaxis. D. Monitor the client for deep vein thrombosis. E. Discard any unused portion of the infusion.
What is a major setting in public/community health services?
1. Hospitals 2. Clinics 3. School health 4. Hospice unit