Which mode of transmission does not require the use of additional precautions?
a. Blood-borne transmission.
b. Airborne transmission.
c. Contact transmission.
d. Droplet transmission.
a
Standard precautions are sufficient to prevent transmission of blood-borne organisms.
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a. Breast masses in men are difficult to detect because of minimal breast tissue. b. Breast cancer in men rarely spreads to the lymph nodes. c. One percent of all breast cancers occurs in men. d. Most breast masses in men are diagnosed as gynecomastia.
When assessing homeless children, the community health nurse would expect to find them in which living situation most likely?
A) On the streets B) In shelters C) In parks D) In trailer parks
A patient admitted to the telemetry unit with heart failure is exhibiting signs and symptoms of pulmonary edema. The nurse is aware that positioning will promote circulation. How will the nurse position the patient?
A) In an upright position in bed or with the legs dangling over the side of the bed B) On the left side in a supine position C) In a supine position on the back D) In a Trendelenburg position
The only reason that a patient would be taking an irreversible cholinesterase inhibitor would be for the treatment of:
1. glaucoma. 2. myasthenia gravis. 3. muscular dystrophy. 4. hypertension.