The tape test can be used in the diagnosis of which of these parasitic infections?
a. giardiasis c. pinworms
b. hookworms d. roundworms
C
Pinworms may be diagnosed by using cellophane tape to capture eggs from around the anus and then examining them under a microscope.
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The critical care nurse is assessing a patient to see if he fits the criteria for weaning off the mechanical ventilator. What must the tidal volume be to fall within the criteria for ventilator weaning?
A) 7 to 9 mL/kg B) 8 to 10 mL/kg C) 9 to 11 mL/kg D) 10 to 12 mL/kg
A prescriber has ordered medication for a newborn. The medication is eliminated primarily by hepatic metabolism. The nurse expects the prescriber to:
a. order a dose that is lower than an adult dose. b. order a dose that is higher than an adult dose. c. increase the frequency of medication dos-ing. d. discontinue the drug after one or two dos-es.
Before discharge, the nurse confirms that the client understands antibiotic therapy for a wound infection by which statement?
a. "I should take the antibiotic until my temperature is normal." b. "If my temperature elevates, I should in-crease my dose of antibiotic." c. "If my drainage is clear, I do not need the antibiotic." d. "I need to take the medication until the prescription is finished."
A woman has become very interested in healthcare policy after her father died of complications of diabetes
Which actions would help this woman become involved in the development of healthcare public policy regarding this disorder? Select all that apply. 1. Joining the American Diabetes Association 2. Talking to her father's physician 3. Writing a letter to the editor of her local newspaper 4. Contacting her representative to the state legislature 5. Contacting her United States Senator