You have to prepare a short presentation on the history of epidemiology of tuberculosis. Using your knowledge about the history of epidemiology, who first described pulmonary tuberculosis in detail?
A) Hippocrates of Cos
B) Aretaeus the Cappadocin
C) Claudius Galen
D) Susruta
B
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A nurse has to perform nasotracheal suctioning for a client with difficulty breathing due to congestion. Which of the following statements describes the purpose of nasotracheal suctioning?
A) Removes secretions from the upper portion of the lower airway through a nasally inserted catheter. B) Removes secretions from the bottom portion of the lower airway through a nasally inserted catheter. C) Removes secretions from the mouth using a Yankeur-tip or tonsil-tip catheter. D) Removes secretions from the throat through a nasally inserted catheter.
A nurse is employed by the National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH). Which of the follow-ing best describes an activity the nurse would be involved in?
a. Expansion of psychiatric units in general hospitals b. Development of education programs for community mental health treatment c. Legislation and advocacy for the rights of people with mental disorders d. Deinstitutionalization of patients
A nurse admits a patient to the hospital's short-stay unit and completes a health history and physical assessment. Using these data, the nurse develops a(n) ___________plan of care, based on _____________ planning?
A) intermittent, focused C) single-use, ongoing B) comprehensive, initial D) standard, emergency
As the flood receded from the town, the Disaster Action Team (DAT) met for debriefing. Why is this debriefing important for the whole community, as well as for the disaster team members?
a. The DAT is too tired to keep working and needs to sit and rest a while. b. The DAT has insights that can help modify disaster plans to be used in the future. c. The DAT has to give details of their names and addresses, so formal appreciation for their efforts can be sent. d. The DAT needs some time to just socialize.