____________________ is a series of rapid convulsions.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Status epilepticus

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a. Very difficult to prevent b. Easily treated with oral antibiotics in stages 1, 2, and 3 c. Caused by a spirochete that enters the skin through a tick bite d. Common in geographic areas where the soil contains the mycotic spores that cause the disease

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A flat, nonpalpable lesion is described as a macule if the diameter is:

a. larger than 1 cm. b. smaller than 1 cm. c. 3 cm exactly. d. too irregular to measure.

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A patient says that she will never learn how to give herself insulin injections because she always "messes everything up" anyway. The nurse realizes this patient is demonstrating

a. guilt c. positive body image b. anxiety d. negative self-concept

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Which action by the case manager would be required under the full immersion model?

a. The case manager would see only the pa-tients with the most extensive health care needs. b. The case manager would see all patients that come into the hospital. c. The case manager would only see the pa-tients with health insurance. d. The case manager would conduct a daily chart review of patients he or she is as-signed to.

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