Describe the process of antibiotic resistance
What will be an ideal response?
Two ways in which an organism becomes resistant to an antibiotic: spontaneous mutation that conveys resistance or by acquiring a plasmid that contains resistance genes from another bacterium.
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A novice nurse is working in a community health center that serves a diverse client population. The nurse says, "The first thing I need to do is learn everything possible about the cultures of all the clients."
What is the best response that the experienced nurse can give the novice nurse? 1. "You should always be nonjudgmental." 2. "You need to first understand who you are." 3. "I will give you a great book that describes all of the critical factors." 4. "This will come with time as you get to know clients and then encounter problems."
A client in the first trimester of pregnancy is experiencing nausea. What should the nurse suggest the client do to relieve the nausea?
1. Eat spicy foods. 2. Eat small, frequent meals. 3. Avoid carbonated beverages. 4. Wait to eat for 2 hours in the morning.
Population-based care management is the:
a. assessment and planning of health initia-tives within an area. b. implementation and evaluation of health programs within a community. c. integration and coordination of health ser-vices to a specific population. d. organization and regulation of health pro-fessions across the country.
The nurse is providing education to the parent of an infant about innate immunity. Which statement by the parent indicates an understanding of the material?
A) "Innate immunity is a delayed response of the immune system." B) "Innate immunity responds to a specific antigen to prevent illness." C) "Innate immunity is the basis for vaccinations." D) "Innate immunity is the body's first line of defense."