Which of the following terms describes harmful microorganisms?
A. antibodies
B. invaders
C. pathogens
D. malignant
Answer: C
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The nurse offers a variety of fluids to a 5-year-old asthmatic child to compensate for the fluid loss through dyspnea. Which fluids are most appropriate?
a. Room temperature water b. Carbonated beverages c. Iced fruit juice d. Cold milk
The nurse is preparing a seminar presentation regarding causes of death in the United States. Which cause of death with the nurse include as being responsible for more deaths in the United States than all of the others combined?
1. HIV and AIDS. 2. Cigarette smoking. 3. Automobile crashes. 4. Drug abuse.
It is important to measure and record fluid input and output accurately because this information is used in evaluating a patient's fluid balance and in planning care and treatment. Dehydration is a significant risk for the elderly because:
A) The number of body cells is less, and fewer cells are functioning in the body. B) Total body fat as a proportion of the body's composition increases with age. C) Cellular solids and bone mass decrease with age affecting the ability to balance. D) Extracellular fluid remains constant, but intracellular fluid decreases with age.
When caring for a patient with a negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) system, you should do all of the following except
A) notify the nurse if the unit becomes noisy or whistles. B) check the unit to make sure it is delivering the ordered amount of suction. C) use the same measures as you would for a patient with pressure ulcers. D) turn the unit off for at least 2 hours each day.