A nurse is investigating a bacterial illness that has caused a health problem in the community. Only some of the people exposed to the bacteria have become ill. Which of the following factors best explains why this would have happened?
a. Chemical agent factors
b. Environmental factors
c. Host factors
d. Physical agent factors
ANS: C
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a. Apply topical medication with clean hands. b. Wash hands and forearms before and after dressing change. c. If dressings have adhered to the wound, soak in hot water before removal. d. Apply dressing so that movement is limited during the healing process.
A new nurse has the following thoughts: "How will I handle things if my patient walks away from me? How will I react if the patient is sexually provocative? How will I cope with a patient who cries?" These thoughts indicate that the nurse is
engaged in: a. role modeling. b. self-exploration. c. altruistic thinking. d. value clarification.
A patient with type 2 diabetes and heart failure who is prescribed metformin extended release (Glucophage XR) once daily now has muscle aches, drowsiness, low blood pressure, and a slow irregular heartbeat. What is the nurse's best action?
a. Assess the patient's blood glucose level and prepare to administer intravenous (IV) glucose. b. Assess the patient's blood glucose level and prepare to administer insulin. c. Hold the dose and notify the prescriber immediately. d. Administer the drug at bedtime to prevent falls.
After attending a class that compared and contrasted PCs with PDAs and smartphones, the instructor determines that the class needs additional review when they identify PDAs and smartphones as having which of the following?
A) RAM B) ROM C) Hard drive D) Removable memory