A burn patient develops a wound infection. What type of microorganism contributes to the development of the patient's wound infection?
A) Fungal infection
B) Opportunistic infection
C) Nosocomial infection
D) Food borne infection
B
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A registered nurse administers the wrong medication to a patient. She does not notify anyone of the error and documents that the correct medication was administered. The nurse was reported to the state board of nursing
Which of the following actions can the state board of nursing take against the nurse in this situation? a. Disciplinary action against the nurse's license to practice b. Criminal misdemeanor charges against the nurse c. Medical malpractice lawsuit against the nurse d. Employment release from the institution
Research hypotheses may be simple or complex. Which statement describes a study that is designed to test a complex hypothesis?
1. There are two groups of subjects in the study. 2. There are more than two variables to be tested in the hypothesis. 3. There are complex definitions for the variables in the hypothesis. 4. The hypothesis will be too difficult to test in a study.
The nurse is caring for a patient with a head injury involving cerebral edema and increased intracranial pressure (IICP). To prevent further transient increases from occurring, the nurse should implement what intervention?
1. Implement measures to help the patient avoid coughing and straining. 2. Position the patient in the supine position with the head of the bed at 30 degrees. 3. Initiate oxygen administration. 4. Initiate and monitor an IV with normal saline.
K.D. was taught about disease transmission and safer sex and encouraged to maintain
moderate exercise, rest, and dietary habits when he was first diagnosed as HIV positive. Give at least four additional topics that should be discussed with K.D. before he goes home.