A nurse treats a patient with Lyme disease and notes that ____ act as vectors and transmit the agent from its reservoir to its host
A. Hookworms
B. Anthropods
C. Protozoa
D. None of the above
ANS: B
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A patient reports to the clinic with complaints of nervousness, weight changes, and a general feeling of ill health. History reveals that the patient recently took a demanding new job that requires frequent air travel across the country
The nurse recognizes which risk factors for endocrine disturbance? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Probable exposure to unfamiliar infection pathogens 2. Psychological stress from the new job 3. Physiological stress of travel 4. Disruption of circadian rhythms 5. Ingestion of unfamiliar foods and beverages
Individuals who grow up in "at-risk" environments but are able to become productive, successful citizens are believed to possess which of the following characteristics?
A) Hardiness B) Resilience C) Social skills D) Tolerance
A patient is admitted to the hospital with confusion, memory loss, and ataxia. What other information would lead you to suspect that his symptoms may be caused by secondary thiamin deficiency?
a. The patient has very limited funds and has been eating mainly rice and beans. b. The patient admits that he struggles with alcoholism. c. The patient has a family history of Alzheimer’s disease. d. The patient is recovering from a minor stroke.
A nurse is caring for a client who has had antiembolism stockings applied to avoid thrombus formation. Which of the following measures can prevent thrombi?
A) Drink plenty of fluids unless contraindicated. B) Keep legs crossed at knees whenever possible. C) Sit for 2 to 3 hours at a time. D) Avoid ambulating unless absolutely necessary.