The nurse writing an infection control policy for a home health care agency would include the information that the rise in TB cases in recent years is related to the
a. aging of the U.S. population.
b. emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
c. increase in HIV infection.
d. rise in illegal drug use.
C
This increase in TB has been attributed to the emergence of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic, recent influxes of immigrants from developing third-world countries, and the deterioration of the U.S. health care infrastructure.
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A client admitted to the healthcare facility is reported missing from his room. The client returns early the next morning. What procedure is followed by the healthcare facility with regard to this client?
A) The client needs to sign an "against medical advice" form. B) The client needs to leave the facility. C) The client needs to repeat the admission procedure. D) The client needs to have a discharge form signed by the physician.
Besides being pivotal in the growth, maintenance, and repair of body tissue, protein plays a sig-nificant role in the body's ability to: (Select all that apply.)
1. Produce T cells 2. Manage bleeding 3. Produce carbon dioxide 4. Maintain blood pressure 5. Manage waste production 6. Transport drugs systemically
Prophylactic measures that are routinely used as early as possible in HIV infection to prevent opportunistic and debilitating secondary problems include administration of
a. INH to prevent TB b. TMP/TMX for toxoplasmosis c. vaccines for pneumococcal pneumonia, influenza, and hep A and B d. VZIG to prevent chicken pox or shingles
The nurse is caring for a patient who has invasive hemodynamic monitoring. What would be the highest priority of care for this patient?
A. Coiling IV tubing on the bed B. Explaining to family members why the monitoring is in use C. Setting alarm limits and turning monitor alarms on D. Preventing infection at the catheter site by changing the dressing as prescribed