Individuals who can transmit a disease but do not show symptoms of the disease are known as
A. vectors.
B. carriers.
C. incubators.
D. fomites.
Answer: B
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A) Having standard written research protocols B) Using a crossover design C) Maximizing the internal validity of the study D) Avoiding contamination of treatments
Which statement is consistent with an emic view of a factor or situation?
a. Health care provider's statement that Native Americans are stoic in the experience of pain b. Kindergarten teacher's statement that there are fewer discipline problems among Asian children c. The National Cancer Institute's report that the incidence rate of prostate cancer is high among African American men d. White teenager's statement that being "skinny" is more socially acceptable than having a higher weight
The graduate nurse is planning care for a newly admitted client who is elderly and has an infected foot that has led to a systemic infection. The nurse completes the plan of care and decides to:
1. Discuss the plan with the physician. 2. Request that the client review the plan. 3. Place the plan on the client's chart. 4. Request a review of the plan with the nurse's preceptor.
A client scheduled for surgery is demonstrating mild levels of stress. How should this stress level affect the client's recovery? Select all that apply
1. Increased alertness 2. Increased wound healing 3. Increased ability to learn 4. Increased ability to adjust to stressors 5. Increased adjustment to the environment