Which of these modes of transmission, if stated by a patient, indicates to the nurse correct understanding of the transmission of Rocky Mountain spotted fever?
a. Droplet
b. Vehicle-borne
c. Vector-borne
d. Airborne
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ANS: C
C. Vector-borne transmission is the spread of infectious organisms through a living source other than humans. Rocky Mountain spotted fever is transmitted to humans by tick bite. A. Droplet transmission is a spray into the eyes or mucous membranes during sneezing, coughing, spitting, singing, or talking. B. Vehicle-borne transmission is the spread of an infectious organism by contact with a contaminated object. D. Airborne transmission occurs from organisms inhaled or deposited on the mucous membrane of a susceptible host.
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A) Process, Impact, and Outcome analyses B) Structure, Impact, and Outcome analyses C) Impact, Process, and Economic analyses D) Process, Efficacy, and Economic analyses
Based on current research, which of the following statements about family presence in the acute care setting is accurate?
1. Visitation by family members should be unlimited in the acute care setting with the exception of the ICU. 2. Inclusion of family members in bedside rounds may cause miscommunication and family stress. 3. Inclusion of family members in bedside rounds improves patient/family satisfaction. 4. The inclusion of family members during resuscitation and invasive procedures is appropriate.
When the physician indicates a shoulder dystocia during the delivery of a macrosomic fetus, the nurse would assist by:
1. Calling a second physician to assist. 2. Preparing for an immediate cesarean delivery. 3. Assisting the woman into McRobert's maneuver. 4. Utilizing fundal pressure to push the fetus out.
Which of the following measures is equivalent to 30 mL?
a. 2 tablespoons c. 3 teaspoons b. 1/2 fluid ounce d. 1 gram