What is necrotising fasciitis and what are the most common bacteria involved?
What will be an ideal response?
Suggested response: Severe, rapidly spreading infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissues. The most common bacteria involved in necrotising fasciitis are Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium perfringens.
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When acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) is administered in low doses, it blocks the synthesis of thromboxane A2 . What physiological effect results from this action?
A) Inflammation is relieved. B) Core body temperature is reduced. C) Pain is relieved. D) Platelet aggregation is inhibited.
During hospital orientation the staff development nurse is introduced to the newly hired registered nurses. A nurse inquires as to the staff development nurse?s role. Which of the following would be an adequate description of the role?
1. ?My role is to provide programs so you obtain the education needed to perform your job.? 2. ?My role is to provide education.? 3. ?Staff development nurses offer higher levels of education for nursing staff.? 4. ?A staff development nurse is another term for nurse manager.?
A physician orders methylphenidate (Ritalin) for a child diagnosed with ADHD. Which information about this medication should the nurse provide to the parents?
1. If one dose of Ritalin is missed, double the next dose. 2. Administer Ritalin to the child after breakfast. 3. Administer Ritalin to the child just prior to bedtime. 4. A side effect of Ritalin is decreased ability to learn.
The nurse wants to calculate a patient's mean arterial pressure. Which vital sign measurement should the nurse use to make this calculation?
1. blood pressure 2. temperature 3. respirations 4. heart rate