Which of the following statements regarding the organism causing anthrax (Bacillus anthracis) is INCORRECT?
A. The organism is a gram-positive spore-forming aerobic bacillus.
B. The organism can be used as a bioterrorism/germ warfare agent.
C. Inhalation of anthrax spores may cause a severe pulmonary infection.
D. Pulmonary anthrax caused by inhalation of anthrax spores can be prevented by a short (1- to 2-week) course of antibiotics because the organism is sensitive to antibiotics.
D
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The patient asks when she will be able to go home and how serious this is. What is the nurse's best response? Select all that apply. A) "You may have a serious adverse event from the medication you received in Mexico, which caused your bone marrow to alter or stop producing red blood cells." B) "The physicians may be talking to you about a bone marrow transplant as that is the best treatment for your diagnosis." C) "This is something that is easily treated with a blood transfusion." D) "You will need to get a white cell transfusion."
The one-group pretest-posttest design is the strongest possible quasi-experimental design
A) True B) False
The client has developed memory problems, difficulty hearing, and tremors. The nurse knows that the following food may have contributed to these symptoms?
1. Raw vegetables 2. Unpasteurized milk 3. Improperly cooked poultry 4. Fish
Linear thinking has contributed to
A. Hierarchal business structures B. The development of separate departments in hospitals C. Discipline-specific educational programs for healthcare professionals D. All of the above