The care area has been alerted to a possible illness associated with the tainting of a popular over-the-counter pain reliever. The nurse realizes the tainting of this product is what kind of event?
1. a nonconventional terrorist attack
2. a conventional terrorist attack
3. an accidental disaster
4. a natural disaster
Correct Answer: 1
Nonconventional terrorism uses chemical, biological, and nuclear means to release a toxin, contaminate a food source, or contaminate some other product. This would not be classified as a disaster or a conventional type of terrorist attack.
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The nurse determines that a client has active immunity to a microorganism. What did the nurse assess that caused the client to develop this type of immunity?
1. Becoming ill with tetanus and receiving tetanus toxoid 2. Having chickenpox 3. Receiving a rabies shot after being bitten by a rabid dog 4. Receiving an injection of gamma globulin
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1. Chronic fatigue 2. Poor oxygenation 3. Poor sucking ability 4. Consistent sucking on the fingers
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1 A. are taken in times of stress and anxiety B. are combined with alcohol C. are taken in the evening hours D. are ingested by teenagers