At the internist's office, a client is being treated for an infected blister on a heel. The physician is attempting to determine what microorganism is causing the infection. Which test will be ordered?
a. ESR c. WBCs
b. c-reactive protein d. culture and sensitivity (C & S)
D
A culture and sensitivity (C & S) aids in diagnosis of an infection and determines the offending microorganism. Sensitivity testing identifies which antibiotics will kill or inhibit growth of the microorganism.
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a. pituitary. b. adrenals. c. pancreas. d. thyroid.
A 31-year-old male has been referred to a fertility clinic following a count of 2 million sperm/mL on seminal fluid analysis
Which of the following hormone levels would a clinician want to examine in an effort to ascertain the cause of the client's low sperm count? Select all that apply. A) Luteinizing hormone (LH) B) Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) C) Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) D) Cortisol E) Somatostatin F) Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)
A nurse is describing the prevention measures available to the rest of the hospital staff. The nurse explains that the use of personal protective equipment is an example of
A. Primary prevention B. Secondary prevention C. Tertiary prevention D. Quaternary prevention
Which demographic factor has the most significant effect on the health-care delivery system of the future?
a. The large numbers of babies being born to minority women b. The increasing use of alcohol and tobacco among teenagers c. The rapidly increasing average age of the population d. The oversupply of nurses