A nurse is preparing a presentation for a local health fair about meningitis and has developed a display that lists the following causes:
Streptococcus group B
Haemophilus influenzae type B
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Neisseria meningitidis
Which of these would the nurse highlight as the most common cause of meningitis in newborns?
A) Streptococcus group B
B) Haemophilus influenzae type B
C) Streptococcus pneumoniae
D) Neisseria meningitides
A
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A) Infertility B) Less than 40 years of age C) Oral contraceptive use D) Breastfeeding
Which of the following individuals is at greatest risk for the development of skin cancer?
A) 38-year-old, red-haired female of Irish descent B) 42-year-old African American male C) 50-year-old female of Mediterranean descent D) 52-year-old Hispanic male
In which model of care delivery is the focus on patient needs rather than on staff needs?
a. Primary c. Differentiated practice b. Patient-centered d. Modular
MC Transdermal medication administration may be less effective in
A. elderly clients B. thin clients C. obese clients D. darkly pigmented clients