Which definition is accurate for pathogenicity?

A. How easily the agent can mutate to a form that can survive
B. How invasive and virulent the organism is
C. How much of the agent is needed to produce an illness
D. How specific the host must be for the organism to thrive


ANS: B

Nursing

You might also like to view...

The nurse is preparing to percuss the abdomen of a patient. The purpose of the percussion is to assess the __________ of the underlying tissue

a. Turgor b. Texture c. Density d. Consistency

Nursing

__________________________ is an approach to providing care that integrates nursing experience and intuition with valid and current clinical research to achieve the best patient outcomes

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Nursing

Which of the following define standards of care?

a. Care maps b. Tradition c. Trial and error d. Practitioner preference

Nursing

When fulfilling the function of assessment, which of the following would be most important for the community health nurse to do?

A) Secure the trust of the clients B) Gather appropriate information C) Interact with key community leaders D) Use a variety of assessment tools

Nursing