A 90-year-old woman has a staphylococcus infection in her decubitus ulcer. Staphylococcus is the
A) Host
B) Agent
C) Environment
D) Disease
Ans: B
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A) before breakfast each day. B) on days when migraines may be anticipated. C) as soon as the earliest symptoms of migraine are sensed. D) when the pain of a migraine becomes too much to bear.
When reporting the identification of a communicable disease and need for investigation, which of the following should be notified first?
A) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) B) State health department C) Local health department D) National Reported Disease list
The caregivers of a toddler are concerned that their child does not play nicely with other children. The caregivers describe the child as frequently taking toys away from others and not being willing to share toys
The nurse working with these caregivers would explain that: a. toddlers most often play alongside other children and not with them, and this behavior is typical at this age b. caregivers need to teach children how to play nicely by role-modeling this behavior for the child c. this child may need an older playmate who can teach him or her about proper play d. some children are more aggressive than others, and this aggression needs to be punished
A patient who is experiencing moderate anxiety says, "I feel undone." An appropriate response for the nurse would be:
a. "Why do you suppose you are feeling anxious?" b. "What would you like me to do to help you?" c. "I'm not sure I understand. Give me an example." d. "You must get your feelings under control before we can continue."