A child came to school coughing almost constantly. The next day, six other children in the same school room were coughing. Which of the following types of outbreak would the nurse suspect?
a. Common source
b. Mixed
c. Propagated
d. Intermittent
ANS: A
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A nurse's brother mentions that he saw on the news that a man without any known illnesses died suddenly just after hearing that his ex-wife had committed suicide. He asks if this was coincidence or if an emotional shock can kill someone
The nurse should respond by noting that a number of serious medical conditions may be precipitated by emotional distress, including: (Select all that apply.) a. cancer. b. lung disease. c. hypertension. d. certain headaches. e. myocardial infarction. f. cardiovascular disease.
A client has been diagnosed with Paget's disease of the bone. The nurse knows that this client is likely to
A) develop painful urate crystal deposits. B) undergo synovial fluid analysis. C) have an alkaline phosphatase level that is significantly elevated. D) have normal bone formation on x-ray examination.
An 18-year-old girl is diagnosed with body dysmorphic disorder. She has perceived her breasts as being too small. What symptoms would this client exhibit?
A) A sedentary lifestyle B) Periods of checking and attempting to alter the defect C) Seeing the flaw as slight D) Feeling that they are one of a kind
During the 2008 United States presidential election, Barack Obama demonstrated this trait extensively and brought public attention to its value as it relates to leadership
a. Readiness b. Vigor c. Charisma d. Drive e. Capacity