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MedSurg HURST Written Exam With Correct Answers. The client has been diagnosed with cutaneous anthrax in a cut on the right hand. What measure should be implemented by the nurse to prevent further spread of the disease? 1. Wear mask only. 2. There are no precautions necessary. 3. Standard precautions. 4. Limit interactions with client. 3. Standard precautions. A client is admitted to the emergency department after sustaining burns to the chest and legs during a house fire. Whic...

Addison's Disease - - Is an endocrine disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormone cortisol and in some cases, the hormone aldosterone. - The disease is characterized by weight loss, muscle weakness, fatigue, low BP and hyperpigmentation (darkening) of the skin in both exposed and non-exposed parts of the body. Common symptoms of Addison's Disease - - Weight loss - Hyperpigmentation - Weakness/fatigue - Low BP - Loss of Body hair Cushing's Di...

Infection HESI questions & answers 2023 The community health nurse is providing a teaching session about anthrax to members of the community and asks the participants about the methods of transmission. Which answers by the participants would indicate that teaching was effective? Select all that apply. - ANSWER--Inhalation of bacterial spores -Through a cut or abrasion in the skin -Ingestion of contaminated undercooked meat Contact precautions are initiated for a client with a health ca...

VATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR 1. A community health nurse is evaluating eligibility for home assistance for a client who is quadriplegic. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first? a. Determine the client's living situation. b. Problem solved with the client. c. Offer community resources to the client. d. Assist the client with decision-making. 2. A nurse is discussing care with a newly licensed nurse for a client who practices Orthodox Judaism. Which of th...

Medical Technology It is also known as 'clinical laboratory science' or 'medical laboratory science'. This is the application of principles of various science to evaluate a certain health condition. Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Science Another name/s for Medical Technology RA 5527 Section 2 This stated that "Medical Technology is the examination by various chemical, microscopic, bacteriologic, and other medical lab procedures that will aid the physic...

RN Comprehensive Predictor Study Guide Testing for TB ---CORRECT ANSWER--- A Mantoux skin test is the most accurate and valuable screening tool available for TB. A positive result means only that the client has been exposed to TB; it does not meant that the client has active TB. Testing for TB continue ---CORRECT ANSWER--- A sputum culture for acid fast bacillus (AFB) is used to confirm the diagnosis of pulmonary TB after a screening test and chest x-ray come back positive. Teaching...

A nurse is assessing an infant who has water intoxication. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? bounding pulse A nurse is discussing the z-track administration of hydroxyzine with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements indicates the newly licensed nurse understands the purpose of the technique a. This technique decreases the risk of subcutaneous infiltration 1. A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which o...

ATI Comp Predictor Study guide with Questions and Answers Latest With Revised Solutions. Addison's Disease - answer- Is an endocrine disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormone cortisol and in some cases, the hormone aldosterone. - The disease is characterized by weight loss, muscle weakness, fatigue, low BP and hyperpigmentation (darkening) of the skin in both exposed and non-exposed parts of the body. Common symptoms of Addison's Disease - answer- W...

After discussing the use of restraints with a client and family, a physician has written a prescription for wrist restraints to be applied to a client. The nurse instructs the nursing assistant to apply the restraints. Which of the following observations by the nurse indicates that the nursing assistant is using the restraints safely and correctly? Select all that apply. Correct Ans:- B The restraints are being released every 2 hours. C A safety knot has been used to secure the restraints....

MICROBIOLOGY EXAM 1 WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100% What is microbiology about and why is it important? -Viruses, microogranisms, microbes (fungi) -Major key in digestion, oxygen production, carbon cycle, alcohol fermentation What two themes does microbiology revolve around? 1) Understanding basic life processes -microbes are excellent for understanding cellular processes in unicellular and multicellular organisms 2) Applying that knowledge to the benefit of humans -play an important rol...