During an outbreak of hepatitis A, nurses are giving injections of hepatitis A immunoglobulin to selected susceptible persons. Which of the following best describes the type of immunity that will follow the administration of these injections?
a. Active immunity
b. Long-lasting immunity
c. Natural immunity
d. Passive immunity
ANS: D
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The new nurse tells the preceptor that since she is not prejudiced against ethnic minorities, they will not be discriminated against while in the hospital. What statement by the preceptor is most appropriate?
a. Discrimination can occur at the societal level. b. The hospital needs more nurses like her. c. Prejudice and discrimination are not the same thing. d. There is always some discrimination against minorities.
The nurse interviewed a client who participated reluctantly, answering questions with minimal
responses and rarely making eye contact with the nurse. When documenting the baseline data obtained during the interview the nurse should include a. only data obtained from client verbal responses. b. a disclaimer that the client was uncooperative and provided minimal data. c. both the content derived from client subjective responses and a description of the client's behavior during the interview. d. speculation regarding the reason the client was unwilling to respond openly during the interview.
The nurse is providing care to a child diagnosed with hemophilia who states, "I am going to join a bike club at school." Which recommendation should the nurse give to the child?
1. Wear knee pads, elbow pads, and a helmet while bicycling. 2. Consider a swim club instead of the bicycling club. 3. Do not join the club. 4. Participate only in the social activities of the club.
While reviewing the Healthy People 2020 document, the nurse identifies what as being the main objectives of the program?Select all that apply:
1. Address the relationship between health status and biology, behavior, services, social factors, and policies. 2. Emphasize an ecological approach to disease prevention and health promotion. 3. Ensuring all Americans have health insurance 4. Eliminating childhood diseases 5. Ensuring all Americans have one physical each year