A nurse cares for a research scientist exposed to smallpox. Which personal protective equipment (PPE) will the nurse need? You may select more than one answer
a. Mask
b. Gown
c. Gloves
d. Face shield
e. No PPE is needed until scabs form.
a, b, c, d
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The parent should be taught that different gene alterations within one particular gene can result in a wide variation in patient manifestations. Correct understanding of teaching is proved when a parent states, "A mutation in one area of the CFTR gene on chromosome 7 accounts for more than 300 variations of severity in: 1. "Mucus production." 2. "Intelligence." 3. "Sleeplessness." 4. "Hydrocephalus."
A woman calls the clinic office and asks the nurse why she is having spotting between her monthly periods when she is taking birth control pills to control the menorrhagia. What is the nurse's most appropriate response?
a. "It is important to take the pill at the same time each day." b. "Irregular spotting is to be expected with oral contraceptives." c. "The pills are still safe. Continue to take them, regardless." d. "Physicians are still uncertain as to how oral contraceptives function."
"To provide the best care to every patient every day through integrated clinical practice, education, and research" is an example of a(n) ____
a. Accountability agreement b. Mission statement c. Organizational standard d. Vision and value proposal
A nurse is working with a client who receives health insurance through a managed care organiza-tion. Which of the following best describes this insurance?
a. Medicare b. Medicaid c. MSAs d. Health maintenance organizations