Which of the following are the biological agents of the highest concern?
1. Tuberculosis and pertussis
2. Measles, botulism, Ebola
3. HIV and tuberculosis
4. Anthrax, plague, and smallpox
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Anthrax, plague, and smallpox are considered biological agents of the highest concern by the CDC.
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Which organ secretes catecholamine epinephrine and norepinephrine?
a. Adrenal cortex c. Anterior pituitary b. Adrenal medulla d. Posterior pituitary
A client with Parkinson disease (PD) ambulates with a shuffling gait and leans slightly forward. When seated, the client conducts a conversation, reads, and is able to self-feed without assistance
Which diagnosis is a priority for this client? A) Ineffective Coping B) Impaired Physical Mobility C) Imbalanced Nutrition: More than Body Requirements D) Anxiety
The student nurse is seeking to learn skills associated with priority setting. In discussing different priorities of care, an example of a second-order priority is:
1. The need to urinate 2. An obstructed airway 3. The side effects of a medication 4. Activities of daily living in the home environment
Appropriate treatment for a conscious child with anaphylaxis includes:
A) 0.5 mg/kg of diphenhydramine IV. B) 0.01 mg/kg epinephrine 1:1,000 IM. C) pharmacologically assisted intubation. D) a dopamine infusion to increase the blood pressure