The nurse is aware that organisms that may be released in a bioterrorism attack because of their high lethality include: (Select all that apply.)

a. Ebola.
b. avian flu.
c. botulism.
d. smallpox.
e. tularemia.


A, C, D, E
Avian flu (bird flu) is not on the category A list.

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When sodium rushes into a cell after a stimulus has been applied to a polarized cell membrane, the result is

A) repolarization. B) depolarization. C) sodium reversal. D) automaticity.

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The nurse is caring for an adolescent who will be hospitalized for several weeks while in traction. The patient frequently has a room full of friends and they can be heard laughing

The nurse recognizes this patient is meeting which of Maslow's hierarchy of needs? 1. Self-esteem 2. Love and belonging 3. Safety 4. Self-actualization

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Which of the following is a chemical agent utilized within the autonomic nervous system?

a. histamine c. levonorgestrel b. norepinephrine d. methylxanthine

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During arraignment, a defendant behaves bizarrely, fails to respond to the judge's questions, and shouts obscenities. The judge orders an evaluation by a forensic nurse examiner

Which information provided by the examiner will be most important to the court at this time? a. The defendant's mental state at the time of the crime b. The defendant's competence to proceed with trial c. The cause of the defendant's courtroom behavior d. The defendant's history and cognitive abilities

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