A patient presents to the free clinic complaining of a leg ulcer that isn't healing. A culture is taken from the wound site, which is found to be caused by osteomyelitis
The nurse is aware that the most common pathogen to cause osteomyelitis is what?
A) Staphylococcus aureus
B) Proteus
C) Pseudomonas
D) Escherichia coli
Ans: A
Feedback: S. aureus causes over 50% of bone infections. Proteus, Pseudomonas, and E. coli are also causes, but to a lesser extent. This makes options B, C, and D incorrect.
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A) He will remain on bed rest for 48 to 72 hours after the procedure. B) He will be given vitamin K infusions to prevent bleeding following PCI. C) A sheath will be placed over the insertion site after the procedure is finished. D) The procedure will likely be repeated in 6 to 8 weeks to ensure success.
The wife of a patient with end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) tells the nurse that she wishes her husband were eligible for hospice care but she thinks that hospice is only available for cancer patients
She is also concerned that, even if he were eligible for hospice care, they couldn't afford it, they'd have medical personnel constantly underfoot, and her husband would have to switch healthcare providers. Which responses by the nurse are appropriate? Select all that apply. A) Inform her that a diagnosis of cancer is not required for hospice care. B) Inform her that hospice care is very expensive. C) Tell her that, even if her husband receives hospice care, he can remain under the care of his current physician. D) Tell her that, even though her husband has end-stage COPD, he is not eligible for hospice care. E) Inform her that all hospice programs provide 24/7 care.
A 56-year-old female client is diagnosed with aplastic anemia. The nurse is preparing to administer a biological response modifier (BRM) to enhance her immune system. Which type of BRM is typically used for this condition?
A) Monoclonal antibodies (MOAB, MoAb) B) Interferons (IFN) C) Hematopoietic growth factors (HGFs) D) Interleukins (IL)
The nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant during a scheduled well-baby check-up. Which are expected findings for this infant? Select all that apply
1. No head lag when pulled for sitting 2. Ability to turn from back to abdomen 3. Manipulates objects 4. Transfers objects from one hand to the other 5. A pincer grasp is noted.