The nurse points out that covering the mouth and nose with a tissue for a sneeze will reduce the probability of infection being spread by the _____ route
a. droplet
b. airborne
c. direct contact
d. indirect contact
A
Infection from the droplet route requires the pathogens be expelled in droplets from the host and inhaled by another host.
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A 30-year-old man with a BMI of 59 has recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. In light of the man's lack of success with weight loss programs in the past, his care provider has prescribed sibutramine (Meridia)
What instructions should the nurse consequently provide to this patient? A) "Take this drug once each day on an empty stomach." B) "It's best to take a dose of sibutramine after each meal." C) "This drug will help you to lose weight without having to exercise or change your normal diet." D) "Take a dose when you feel like you are tempted to binge on food."
A nurse is using the four-step public health approach to address violence in the community. Which of the following actions would the nurse take first?
a. Analyze a variety of data sources to determine the cause of the problem. b. Examine risk factors that have contributed to the violence. c. Develop an evidence-based program to address the problem. d. Train community members to discuss the problem within their neighborhoods.
The toxic effects of bleomycin:
A. are particularly evident in lungs and skin due to reduced hydrolase activity B. result in chronic pulmonary fibrosis C. can be increased in tissues that have been irradiated D. require the generation of free radicals E. all of the above
Excessive amounts of ________ can pose a risk for children, older adults, and pregnant women.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).