Infection starts with a:
a. Source or pathogen
b. Reservoir or host
c. Portal of exit or portal of entry
d. Susceptible host
A
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You are discharging a 4-year-old boy from the emergency department. The boy was seen for an insect bite that became swollen and reddened and warm and painful to touch
The patient's vital signs are all within normal range for age. While giving discharge instructions to the patient's father, he asks why the child is not going to get antibiotics for the infected insect bite. What would be your best response? A) "This is a local inflammatory response to the insect bite; it is not an infection so antibiotics will not help." B) "In children who are previously healthy, inflammation and infections usually resolve without the need for drugs." C) "I'll make sure the doctor is made aware that you'd like your son to have a course of antibiotics." D) "Infection is not the same as inflammation. What your son has is inflammation."
The nurse caring for a patient with Cushing's syndrome is teaching the patient about the dexamethasone suppression test scheduled for tomorrow. What does the nurse explain that this test will involve?
A) Administration of dexamethasone orally, followed by a plasma cortisol level every hour for 3 hours B) Administration of dexamethasone intravenously, followed by an X-ray of the adrenal glands C) Administration of dexamethasone orally at 11 PM, and a plasma cortisol level at 8 AM the next morning D) Administration of dexamethasone intravenously, followed by a plasma cortisol level 3 hours after the drug is administered
After less restrictive means have been attempted, an order for client restraints has been obtained for a hostile, aggressive 30- year-old client
If client aggression continues, how long will the nurse expect the client to remain in restraints without a physician order renewal? A. 1 hour B. 2 hours C. 3 hours D. 4 hours
The nurse determines that a newborn has a minor genetic anomaly. What did the nurse most likely assess in this infant? Select all that apply
1. Broad face 2. Wide-set eyes 3. Single palmar crease 4. Low anterior hairline 5. Upward-slanting eyes