The nurse providing care in a women's health care setting must be aware regarding which sexually transmitted infection that can be successfully treated and cured?
a. Herpes
b. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
c. Venereal warts
d. Chlamydia
ANS: D
The usual treatment for infection by the bacterium Chlamydia is doxycycline or azithromycin. Concurrent treatment of all sexual partners is needed to prevent recurrence. There is no known cure for herpes, and treatment focuses on pain relief and preventing secondary infections. Because there is no known cure for AIDS, prevention and early detection are the primary focus of care management. Condylomata acuminata are caused by human papillomavirus. No treatment eradicates the virus.
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1. "A heart attack is the same as a myocardial infarction (MI)." 2. "A heart attack causes tissue death and that part of the heart may not pump as well." 3. "A heart attack in the anterior wall of the heart can be very serious because a large portion of the heart may not pump as well." 4. "Angina always leads first to decreased blood flow to the heart muscle and then to tissue death."
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a. The student dons a mask and gloves when changing the dressing. b. The student instructs the patient to perform Valsalva's maneuver when the line is disconnected for a tubing change. c. The student places a sticker with the date, time, and initials on the dressing. d. The student positions the patient on the left side with head down to perform the procedure.