What bacteria can lie dormant when conditions for growth are not favorable?
a. Residue
b. Capsules
c. Spores
d. Flagella
ANS: C
Spore formation occurs when conditions are unfavorable, causing the bacteria to take a dormant form.
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A) Hegar's sign B) Goodell's sign C) Chadwick's sign D) Ortolani's sign
A client tells the nurse that her faith has kept her grounded and hopeful during periods of illness. Faith is defined as a:
a. factor that enables one to cope. b. set of beliefs and practices associated with an organization c. sense of connectedness. d. belief in and relationship with a higher power.
What measurements are needed when a cooling blanket or warming blanket is used?
a. Body temperature and pulse b. Vital signs c. Pulse and respirations d. Pulse and blood pressure
The nurse is preparing to administer the first dose of an antibiotic to a patient admitted for a urinary tract infection. Which action is most important prior to administering the antibiotic?
a. Administering a small test dose to determine whether hypersensitivity exists
b. Having epinephrine available in the event of a severe hypersensitivity reaction
c. Monitoring baseline vital signs, including temperature and blood pressure
d. Obtaining a specimen for culture and sensitivity