Several different tests can be used to diagnose an infection caused by the virus of infectious mononucleosis. Which of the following is NOT a test used to identify this disease?
A. Identify presence of typical lymphocytes in the blood of the infected person
B. Presence of antibodies against sheep red cells (heterophile antibodies) in the blood
C. Presence of specific anti-viral antibodies
D. Presence of inclusion bodies in the cells of infected persons
D
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Leadership of a medical unit have been instructed to integrate the principles of the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competency of quality improvement. What action should the unit's leaders take?
A) Provide access to online journals and Web-based clinical resources for nursing staff. B) Use flow charts to document the processes of care that are used on the unit. C) Enforce continuing education requirements for all care providers. D) Reduce the use of chemical and physical restraints on the unit.
The nurse is employed in a long-term care facility. The nurse understands that the Joint Commission mandates the documentation of: Select all that apply
1. Pressure ulcer incidence. 2. Measures taken to prevent pressure ulcers. 3. Periodic care plan revisions. 4. Staffing ratios. 5. Client census.
Following the administration of a loading dose of an antibiotic, the nurse anticipates that the client will receive which dosing schedule of additional antibiotic?
1. A second loading dose 2. Regularly intermittent doses of the antibiotic 3. Alternating high and low doses of the antibiotic 4. Daily bolus injections
Which client should be most closely monitored for adverse effects directly related to receiving penicillin G?
1. A client who has osteomyelitis and will need IV medication for several months 2. A client who had a myocardial infarction 2 days ago and now has a fever of 102°F 3. A client who is postop from corneal transplant 4. A client who has diabetes and is on dialysis