The nurse has been studying endemic diseases and understands that they can occur in clusters of people from the same geographically distinct area
Which statement by the nurse indicates the understanding of the biological agents that can be disseminated by airborne release? a. "Anthrax and plague can be disseminated 50% of the time.".
b. "Botulism and anthrax can be dissemi-nated.".
c. "Plague and smallpox are airborne illnesses that can be disseminated.".
d. "Botulism and smallpox can be dissemi-nated 100% of the time.".
B
Both anthrax and botulism can be aerosolized and inhaled and disseminated by airborne release. Plague and smallpox are spread person to person.
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An older patient asks why he needs a multivitamin supplement. The patient has always been healthy, has excellent nutrition, and has never needed vitamins. What explanation by the nurse is best?
a. Older people tend to eat fewer calories, so it's harder to get nutrients. b. You need to have extra nutritional re-serves in case of sudden illness. c. It's recommended in all the nutritional guidelines for older adults. d. Now that you are older, your good nutri-tional habits are not enough.
Arterial blood gases have just been drawn on a child. What should the nurse do next?
a. Take the sample to the laboratory immediately. b. Pack the sample in ice and take it to the laboratory immediately. c. Place the sample in a brown bag until it can be taken to laboratory. d. Refrigerate the sample until it can be taken to the laboratory.
Providing information about safe-sex practices is an example of which of the following levels of prevention?
1. Primary prevention 2. Secondary prevention 3. Tertiary prevention 4. Assessment