Beth is a nurse who has found that MRSA has colonized in her nasal cavity, although she has not been ill from the bacteria. How is Beth's nasal cavity best described?
A. Susceptible host
B. Reservoir
C. Portal of entry
D. Mode of transmission
B
A place where microorganisms survive, multiply, and wait to transfer to a susceptible host is called a reservoir. Common reservoirs are humans and animals (hosts), insects, food, water, and organic matter on inanimate surfaces (fomites). Frequent reservoirs for health care–acquired infections (HAIs) include health care workers (especially their hands), patients' body excretions and secretions, equipment, and the health care environment.
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A) Helminth B) Protozoa C) Healthcare-associated infection (HAI) D) Virus
The paramedic must use caution when referencing a medication in an American Medical Association (AMA) publication because:
A) the AMA publication only lists medications that are in human clinical trials. B) not every medication listed in the compendium has received FDA approval. C) medications listed in an AMA publication are typically not for prehospital use. D) all medications in an AMA publication are listed by their chemical name only.
A client having abdominal surgery should expect the hair of the operative site to be clipped:
a. the week before surgery in the physician's office. b. the night before surgery either at home or on the surgical floor. c. the morning of surgery in the holding area. d. in the operating room immediately before surgery.
A nurse planning discharge teaching and counseling for the client being dismissed with multiple fractures plans support services knowing that fractures can disrupt quality of life by causing (Select all that apply)
a. activity restrictions. b. disability. c. economic loss. d. pain and suffering.