A 25-year-old man is suspected of having viral hepatitis. Blood tests reveal that his blood contains antibody directed against the hepatitis B surface antigen (anti-HBs) but does not contain hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)
What do these results indicate? A. The subject has a hepatitis B infection.
B. The subject has had a hepatitis B infection some time in the past and is immune, or the subject has been immunized against the hepatitis B virus and is immune.
C. The subject never had hepatitis B or a hepatitis B immunization, but may have hepatitis A.
D. The subject probably has infectious mononucleosis.
B
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A) Keep the patient's right arm at heart level. B) Initiate an IV in the right arm. C) Apply cool compresses to the right arm. D) Apply a tensor to the right arm.
During a bronchoscopy, the nurse is to initially give 1.5 mg of midazolam hydrochloride (Versed) and another 1.5 mg of Versed in 2 minutes. Based on a concentration of 5 mg/mL, the nurse will draw up a total of ______ mL for the two doses
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
One function of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is to:
a. manage chemical agents for military agencies b. manage the Strategic National Stockpile c. manage the National Emergency Stockpile d. manage the Emergency Relief Program
A nurse is a member of a local support group that counsels on relationships. Which client should the nurse identify with the lowest priority to be concerned about meaningful relationships?
A) A person who volunteers in the community B) A homeless person C) A person with a fractured limb D) A working professional