Droplet precautions are being followed for a client in a healthcare facility. The nurse
should know that which illness requires droplet precautions?
A) Pediculosis
B) Scabies
C) Pertussis
D) Impetigo
C
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Which of the following statements is correct with regard to autonomic control of blood vessels?
a. Blood vessels are innervated by both divisions of the autonomic nervous system. b. Blood vessels are almost exclusively innervated by sympathetic nerves. c. Blood vessels are innervated exclusively by parasympathetic nerves. d. Blood vessels are not controlled by the autonomic nervous system.
A patient is concerned about the arterial line waveform pattern because there is a break in the downward slope of the pattern and "something must be wrong" because it is not a smooth line. What is the nurse's best response?
1. "What you are seeing is called a dicrotic notch, and it means the beginning of the resting phase of your heart." 2. "It is nothing for you to be concerned about. It is just a measurement of your blood pressure." 3. "You are right. I will see if you are prescribed any medication for that problem." 4. "You are seeing the strongest part of your heart muscle, which is the first number of a blood pressure reading."
A patient's spouse states, "I've noticed that my spouse doesn't sleep well anymore and sometimes can't find the right words." What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
1. "How long have you noticed these changes?" 2. "Does anyone in your family have Alzheimer disease?" 3. "These are common changes associated with age." 4. "Do you think your spouse is depressed?"
What statement made by a client who is traveling to a nonindustrialized country indicates the need for further teaching regarding the prevention of viral hepatitis?
A. "When traveling out of the country, I will drink bottled water." B. "I will not share my drinking glass." C. "I should eat plenty of fresh fruit." D. "I will use careful handwashing."