A community health nurse is explaining the chain of causation to a family who have a child with Lyme disease. The nurse describes the tick biting the child, identifying this as which of the following?
A) Reservoir
B) Mode of transmission
C) Portal of entry
D) Host
C
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When conducting a SWOT analysis, one threat that must be considered from the external environment is:
a. unprofitable services c. financial status b. increased legislative regulations d. advanced technology
The nurse is preparing to assess a client's reflexes. Which of the following equipment should the nurse gather before entering the room?
A) Clean gloves B) Percussion hammer C) Sterile gloves D) Penlight
The nurse is caring for a client who is 24 hours postoperative cholecystectomy. The client has a meperidine (Demerol) PCA pump. Which symptom should be reported to the physician immediately?
1. Constipation 2. Respiratory rate of 18 breaths per minute 3. Urine output of 15 mL per hour 4. Blood pressure of 130/80 mmHg
After general anesthesia is administered, the patient is carefully placed in the prone position. What is the primary consideration of the nursing staff as the patient is positioned?
a. Making sure that the patient's endotracheal tube does not become kinked b. Ensuring that the patient's head is positioned to prevent cervical nerve injury c. Carefully taping the patient's eyes shut to avoid corneal abrasions d. Padding the operating table carefully and keeping linens free of wrinkles