The proper name for an infection acquired by a patient in a health care facility is a
A. pathogenic disease.
B. nosocomial infection.
C. drug-resilient infection.
D. toxic disease.
Answer: B
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Which statement describes the impaired nurse who is in a peer assistance program?
a. The nurse has a revoked nursing license. b. The nurse does not have to notify her employer. c. The nurse will be allowed to work as a nurse under supervision. d. The nurse will be reported to the Healthcare Integrity and Protection Data Bank.
The activity that would best foster the developmental task of an adolescent who is physically challenged would be
A) deciding whether she wants her bath before or after lunch. B) watching television on the set in her room. C) talking to another adolescent who has a similar disorder. D) having a teacher bring her school homework in for her.
Despite taking an antidepressant, an elderly client becomes more depressed. She tells a nurse, "I don't want to live here. I would rather die than live here." Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse incorporate into the client's care plan?
A) Risk for self-mutilation B) Risk for suicide C) Risk for other-directed violence D) Risk for injury
Raymond's significant other arrives. Raymond wants to know why a mask is necessary for people entering his room. What teaching should the nurse implement?
A. explain use of private room and mobile high-efficiency particle filters placed in the room B. explain that the TB organism is most often spread through the air C. tell Raymond that TB will not spread to others and everything will be okay if the mask is worn D. tell Raymond that masks are required for those persons who do not agree to be vaccinated with BCG vaccine.