A parent is concerned because her son was exposed to varicella at preschool. The nurse would tell this parent that the incubation period for varicella is _____ days
ANS:
14 to 21
The incubation period for varicella is 2 to 3 weeks, usually 13 to 17 days.
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In the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) study done in 2014, what was the largest barrier to success as a nurse informaticist?
1. Education 2. Time 3. Financial resources 4. Support systems
When measuring nurse intensity, which dimensions are measured?
a. Severity of illness, dependency on nursing, complexity and time b. Nursing procedures, medications, ability for self-care c. Caregiver support, diagnosis, medications d. Dependency on nursing, medications, caregiver support, nursing procedures
Which of the following methods can be used to collect information in order to determine information system requirements?
1. Schedule a focus group of maintenance personnel. 2. Send questionnaires to corporate partners. 3. Interview point-of-care staff only. 4. Interview staff members from each department.
On assessing lacrimal function, which response by the patient requires additional investigation?
A) "My eyes water terribly when I get near onions." B) "I never seem to have trouble with my eyes watering." C) "I have noticed more tearing when my eyes are tired." D) "My left eye tears constantly and my right one is dry."