What is the main feature of an opportunistic infection?
a. It usually leads rapidly to sepsis.
b. Children are not susceptible to this type of infection.
c. It is most often caused by pathogenic microorganisms.
d. It is only found in people who are immunosuppressed.
ANS: D
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Which of the following statements about family-focused chronic illness case management is accurate?
1. Family-focused chronic illness case management focuses on the individual family member with the chronic illness. 2. Family-focused chronic illness case management begins with a nurse sharing advice with family members. 3. Family-focused chronic illness case management may lead to delayed or prevented complications. 4. Family-focused chronic illness case management determines certain family members with whom to communicate.
The infant of a diabetic mother is hypoglycemic. Which type of feeding should be instituted first?
a. Glucose water b. D5W intravenously c. Formula via nasogastric tube d. Small amount of glucose water followed by formula or breast milk
The nurse has provided a preschool-age child with prescribed medication that has yet to take effect. What additional interventions can the nurse do to help this child achieve comfort? (Select all that apply.)
A) Massage the child B) Touch and cuddle the child C) Dim the lights and close the door D) Engage in age-appropriate play E) Change the child's position in bed
Which scenario is an example of a tort?
a. The primary nurse does not complete the plan of care for a patient within 24 hours of the patient's admission. b. An advanced practice nurse recommends that a patient who is dangerous to self and others be voluntarily hospitalized. c. A patient's admission status is changed from involuntary to voluntary after the patient's hallucinations subside. d. A nurse gives an as-needed dose of an antipsychotic drug to a patient to prevent violent acting-out because a unit is short staffed.