Upper respiratory infections are most commonly caused by ________.
A. Staphylococcus saprophyticus
B. Moraxella catarrhalis
C. Chlamydia trachomatis
D. Escherichia coli
Answer: B
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a. Accurate data collection systems b. Carefully worded research hypotheses and definition of terms c. Cost/benefit measures as part of the research design d. Detailed tables of the study's sample and population demographics e. Established outcome measures f. Lengthy detailed title and abstract to the study
The school nurse sees a 14-year-old child who presents with fatigue and a nagging cough of three weeks' duration that has become productive with thick mucus and is much worse at night. The school nurse suspects pertussis (whooping cough), because vaccine protection wanes in 5-10 years. What is the school nurse's first nursing action?
A) Isolate the child and contact the parents. B) Report the case to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). C) Encourage fluids to prevent dehydration. D) Provide emotional support to parents.
Which of the following practices is routinely used to eliminate microbes?
A. Handwashing B. Making the bed C. Straightening the room D. Autoclaving all used patient care supplies
As the body breaks down protein, nitrogen wastes are broken down into urea, ammonia, and:
a. nitrogen. b. uric acid. c. nitrates. d. creatinine.