The school nurse notifies you that there have been six confirmed cases of pertussis in the sixth-grade classes. In addition to responding to the cluster of cases you would
A) close the school.
B) research the vaccine compliance in the school.
C) send notes home to the parents regarding a pertussis epidemic.
D) consult with the infection control physician at that local hospital.
B
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Basic to the ability to apply critical thinking, the nurse must have:
a. unshakable beliefs and values. b. an open attitude. c. the ability to disregard evidence inconsis-tent with set goals. d. the ability to recognize the perfect solu-tion.
9. When interviewing the family of a client who is suffering from alcoholism, the communication technique used by the nurse is called circular questioning. The advantage of this technique is that it
a. examines relationships. b. aids the nurse in establishing a diagnosis. c. focuses on the equilibrium of the family system. d. helps the nurse gain specific information.
The nurse is applying pneumatic compression boots on a post-operative craniotomy patient. The reason for this device is to reduce the risk of developing:
1. Meningitis 2. A deep vein thromboembolism 3. A cerebrospinal fluid leak 4. Seizures
When a nurse assesses the necessity of receiving care before providing services, it is called a:
a. Concurrent audit b. Retrospective audit c. Prospective utilization review d. Retrospective utilization review