A nurse expects that a blood culture sample will be ordered if the presence of which of the following is suspected? Select all that apply
1. Organic toxins
2. Aerobic organisms
3. Anaerobic organisms
4. Anastomoses
5. Hemolysis
ANS: 2, 3
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a. Document giving the drug. b. Raise the siderails on the bed. c. Record the client's vital signs. d. Teach relaxation techniques.
The nurse is caring for a client who is having a mitral valve replacement with a mechanical valve. What instructions should the nurse be sure the client understands prior to being discharged?
A) The valve should last for 10 to 15 years. B) The client will require anticoagulation. C) There is a low potential for thrombi formations so anticoagulation is not necessary. D) The valve is prone to calcification.
Which of the following statements correctly defines the term "perinatal death rate"?
A) Number of deaths in utero of a fetus 500 g or more per 1000 live births B) Number of deaths per 1000 live births occurring in the first 28 days of life C) Number of deaths per 1000 live births occurring at birth or in the first 12 months of life D) Number of deaths per 1000 live births beginning when the fetus reaches 500 g and ending 28 days after birth
Which tool is used to track sexual maturation for the adolescent patient?
1) Snellen chart 2) Tanner scale 3) Body mass index 4) Denver II Developmental Milestones