Most cases of lobar pneumonia are caused by:
A. staphylococcus aureus.
B. pneumococcus (streptococcus pneumoniae).
C. hemophilus influenzae.
D. group A beta streptococci.
B
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Which nursing action is priority if the nurse is using the nursing theory that has shaped psychiatric-mental health most directly?
1. Teaching effective coping skills 2. Assessing the patient's abilities in areas of self-care 3. Establishing a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship 4. Encouraging the patient's sensitivity and caring for self
What is the major benefit of ethics education courses that include both nursing students and medical students?
1. The nursing students learn how difficult medical school is. 2. The medical students learn how difficult nursing school is. 3. It helps bring about better team communication in practice. 4. Both groups learn that medicine is a business, not just a service.
Clinical researchers have experienced barriers due to HIPPA. These researchers need to be aware of HIPAA's Privacy Rule because it establishes the conditions under which covered entities can use or disclose PHI
Which of the following statements about HIPPA covered entities is accurate? 1. Researchers are not covered entities unless they are also health care providers or employed by a covered entity or engage in any of the electronic transactions covered under HIPAA. 2. Researchers are always considered to be covered entities for transactions covered under HIPAA so long as they are conducting a valid study. 3. When difficulties arise with small sample size, covered entities are not allowed to disclose PHI to researchers to aid in study recruitment. 4. Covered entities do not include providers that transmit health information electronically for HIPAA transactions, health plans, and clearinghouses unless they are certified via a national examination.
Anxiety can do all of the following EXCEPT:
1. increase the pain threshold. 2. improve the client's appraisal of a situation. 3. mimic cardiac arrhythmias. 4. decrease the production of white blood cells.