Because Trichomonas is relatively large and unusually shaped, it may be diagnosed quickly by what method?
a. Culture
b. Blood test
c. Wet mount
d. Litmus paper
ANS: C
When wet-mount slides of Trichomonas discharge are viewed under a microscope, the organisms can be identified by their motility and whip-like flagella.
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a. Encourage the client to engage in sexual activity since she is on medication. b. Be sensitive to the client's feelings and refer her to a support group. c. Reinforce that the disease can no longer be spread to other partners. d. Reassure the client that sexual activity will not be painful while on acyclovir.
Which of the following best explains what children of alcoholics do when they become adults with families?
a. They do not touch alcohol because they know the problems it brings. b. They do not use alcohol but may use other drugs. c. They manage to use alcohol in social situations but not otherwise. d. They themselves are at high risk for becoming alcoholics.
A nurse documents a paralyzed client's right heel ulcer as a stage 3 pressure ulcer
Which describes a stage 3 pressure ulcer? A) Painless subcutaneous ulcer with foul-smelling discharge B) Painful and swollen shallow ulcer or blister C) Pressure-related changes of intact skin D) Small wound with extensive underlying damage
When does the researcher set the level of significance for rejecting the statistical null hypothesis?
1. Once enough data are collected to show a definite trend. 2. Before data are collected. 3. After data are analyzed. 4. Just before study findings are published.