Give two diseases caused by highly pathogenic fungi, their etiologic agents, and organs affected
What will be an ideal response?
Histoplasmosis: Histoplasma capsulatum causes histoplasmosis via inhalation of dust containing fungal spores.
Coccidioidomycosis: Coccidiodes immitis causes coccidioidomycosis, an acute pulmonary infection, or may also cause a chronic and severe systemic disease. Transmission is via inhalation of fungal spores.
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A nurse is caring for a female neonate born to observant Orthodox Jewish parents. What book does the nurse know will be used when naming this neonate?
a. Bible b. Koran c. Holy Torah d. Book of Mormon
A client with a long history of hypertension has been diagnosed with heart failure. The nurse explains to the client that heart failure occurs when:
1. the heart beats too fast to circulate properly. 2. the heart has irregular rhythms. 3. the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the metabolic needs of the body. 4. there are not enough red blood cells to meet the oxygen demands of the body.
The nurse is aware that anthrax is at the top of the threat list for bioterror weapons because (Select all that apply)
a. early manifestations are vague and look like a cold. b. it would have a high mortality rate. c. the attack would be invisible and odorless. d. there is no vaccination available.
When planning for safety for older adults, installing handrails in bathrooms, lowering hot water heater temperatures, installing smoke detectors, and using nonslip mats in bathtubs and showers are examples of
1. Health promotion. 2. Primary prevention. 3. Secondary prevention. 4. Tertiary prevention.