Which disease is an example of a rickettsial infection?
a. Cholera
b. Candida
c. Sleeping sickness
d. Rocky Mountain spotted fever
Answer: d. Rocky Mountain spotted fever
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A nurse assesses a patient for frequently occurring barriers to implementing behavior changes according to the health belief model. Which question by the nurse will yield the most useful information?
a. "Do you think you know enough to change your diet?" b. "How much time do you have each week to exercise?" c. "What other information can I give you about this topic?" d. "Why haven't you started these healthy behaviors yet?"
A computer programmer who lost both legs is being retained by his employer, who has made arrangements for a ramp and a special desk to accommodate the patient's wheelchair. What is the disability level of the computer programmer?
a. I b. II c. III d. IV
Which diagnostic test most specifically confirms the presence of a pulmonary embolism?
A. Chest x-ray B. Arterial blood gases C. Pulmonary angiography D. Ventilation-perfusion lung scan
A patient being admitted with an acute exacerbation of ulcerative colitis reports crampy abdominal pain and passing 15 or more bloody stools a day. The nurse will plan to
a. administer IV metoclopramide (Reglan). b. discontinue the patient's oral food intake. c. administer cobalamin (vitamin B12) injections. d. teach the patient about total colectomy surgery.