When reviewing the potential for biological warfare, the nurse realizes that one of the greatest bioterrorism threats in the world today is:
1. chickenpox.
2. smallpox.
3. rabies.
4. influenza.
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Smallpox was considered eradicated worldwide, and much of the vaccine was destroyed. Much of the current population has not been vaccinated or received booster shots. As a result, the number of casualties would be great. The other communicable diseases listed would not cause a great number of casualties.
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A community health nurse responding to a disaster is caring for the bodies of the casualties who have died. Which of the following would be an appropriate method for documentation?
A) Making a note on the triage tag B) Using a toe tag for identification C) Placing the name on a casualty list D) Recording the name on the victim's body
A nurse is administering methenamine to a client with a UTI. Which of the following would the nurse instruct the client to avoid?
A) Ascorbic acid B) Sodium bicarbonate C) Acetaminophen D) Ibuprofen
After delivery of the infant, the nurse adds 20 units of oxytocin to the intravenous solution. The nurse understands that the purpose of this medication is to
a. suppress lactation in a nonbreastfeeding mother b. shorten the length of the third stage of labor c. promote comfort during the immediate postpartum period d. prevent postpartum hemorrhage
The nurse will know that a client with head lice understands principles of scabicides when she can discuss
1. contraceptive measures. 2. proper application with gloves. 3. sun protection. 4. antifungal creams.