Which of these terms refers to microorganisms that are always present but usually not harmful to clients?
a. pathogens c. resident flora
b. protozoa d. transient flora
C
Skin serves as a physical barrier to infectious agents and produces secretions (e.g., sebum) that kill some bacteria. Normal or resident flora are organisms residing on the skin and in the body that compete with pathogenic flora for food and inhibit multiplication of these pathogens, but usually are not harmful.
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A) Assess left ventricular function B) Assess the pressure of the vena cava C) Assess the pressure in the right atrium D) Measure the patient's BP continually
Which of these nursing activities can be classified as those which promote health and health maintenance? (Select all that apply.)
1. Administration of the flu vaccine for infants from 6 to 23 months of age 2. Daily feeding schedules for infants 3. Instruction to adolescents on how to use dental floss 4. Treatment for a child with a diagnosis of acute otitis media 5. Teaching parents how to perform pulmonary drainage and cupping on their ill child.
Which of the following statements is typical of the first stage of grieving described by Engel?
A) "No, not me." B) "Why me?" C) "My husband was the best man in the world." D) "The funeral service helped me survive."
A 27-year-old sexually active female patient is being seen in the clinic with a purulent vaginal discharge, dysuria, and a sore throat. These findings suggest to the nurse that the patient has:
A) chlamydia. B) HSV-2. C) gonorrhea. D) pediculosis pubis.