Which drug commonly prescribed for burns is active against a wide spectrum of microbial pathogens and is the most frequently used agent for partial- and full-thickness thermal injuries?
a. Clotrimazole cream (Lotrimen)
b. Mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon)
c. Silver nitrate
d. Silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene)
ANS: D
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A nurse is beginning a new position on the medical floor of a hospital. A patient is being admitted with symptoms consistent with tuberculosis. What personal protective equipment does the nurse need when caring for the patient?
A. Gloves B. Gloves and mask C. Gloves, mask, and gown D. Gloves, gown, and respirator
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Under which ethical principle has Nurse N acted through this promise? a. veracity b. fidelity c. autonomy d. nonmaleficence
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A. medical devices. B. used for staff convenience. C. an alternative to bed alarms. D. applied when the patient wanders.