Which is an example of artificially acquired active immunity?
a. Developing chickenpox as a child
b. Developing measles as an adult
c. Receiving a PPD yearly
d. Receiving prophylactic vaccines
ANS: D
Artificially acquired active immunity is given by a vaccine that contains either attenuated or killed antigens that prevent patients from getting diseases.
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A) "Taking this history allows us to determine what your needs may be for nursing care." B) "You are right; this may seem redundant." C) "I want to make sure your doctor has covered everything." D) "I am a member of your health care team."
A woman who desires a second-trimester medical abortion has been educated about the procedure, side effects, and follow-up. What statement by the patient indicates that additional teaching is needed?
A. "I understand that I might need several doses of the prostaglandins." B. "I will get over-the-counter medication to treat any headache that I get." C. "I will watch for dizziness when standing if I have vomiting or diarrhea." D. "If I get a fever with chills, I should go to the emergency department."
The RN is caring for the following patients. Which patient and task are most appropriate to assign to the LPN/LVN?
a. A 34-year-old female who will need discharge teaching b. A 40-year-old male post-op who needs a dressing change c. A 64-year-old female who needs a bed bath d. A 79-year-old whose plan of care needs to be updated
The patient requires a controlled substance for the treatment of pain. What is true of the advanced nurse practitioner's role in independently prescribing this medication?
1. Prescriptive authority allows all advanced practice nurses to prescribe any medication necessary for the treatment of their patients. 2. Prescriptive authority is limited to nurse anesthetists. 3. Some states allow advanced nurse practitioners to prescribe controlled substances. 4. There are no states in which any advanced nurse practitioner can prescribe controlled substances.