The nurse is aware that the plague, caused by Yersinia pestis, will most probably be introduced as an aerosolized weapon in a terrorist attack
Although exposed individuals can die in 24 hours, the organism is very vulnerable and can be destroyed by: a. cold temperatures of 40° F.
b. exposure to sunlight.
c. strong chlorine solution.
d. dry environment.
B
Plague organisms can be destroyed by exposure to sunlight.
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You are admitting a patient with a diagnosis of a gastrointestinal bleed who is in the compensatory stage of shock. You know that an early sign that accompanies initial shock is what?
A) Increased urine output B) Decreased heart rate C) Hyperactive bowel sounds D) Cool, clammy skin
A patient with type 2 diabetes reports that she can always tell when her blood sugar is low because "my fingers tingle." How should the nurse interpret this information?
1. This is a central nervous system effect of hypoglycemia. 2. The patient is experiencing increased blood glucose rather than decreased blood glucose. 3. This patient is developing hypoglycemia unawareness. 4. This is a common catecholamine effect of hypoglycemia.
The nurse has just taught an adult patient with a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus how to check blood glucose. The nurse should document
a. "Demonstrated understanding of checking blood glucose." b. that the patient demonstrated the procedure properly and the time it took to complete the educational session. c. the steps of the procedure the patient was taught. d. that the nurse taught the patient how to check blood glucose.
Which of the following is used to pay physicians and other practitioners a set amount to provide care to a given client or group of clients for a set period of time and amount of money?
1. Retrospective reimbursement 2. Prospective reimbursement 3. Fee-for-service 4. Capitation