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A 13-year-old girl has a throat culture that is positive for strep throat. She reports that her younger brother was recently diagnosed with strep throat and treated. The patient has a severe allergy to penicillin and reports that erythromycin makes her very nauseated. Which of the following antibiotics is the best choice? - Azithromycin (Zithromax)answerA 22-year-old sexually active woman is complaining of amenorrhea and new-onset bloody vaginal spotting. On examination, her left adnexa is tende...

1. Which advantages are provided to the chronically ill patient by personal electronic monitoring devices? (Select all that apply.) a. Helps provide more patient control their health and lifestyle b. Eliminates need for regular medical and nursing follow-up visits c. Helps the early identification of patient health-related problems d. Helps health care providers in keeping track of the patient's health status e. Cost is often covered by Medicare - ANS: A, C, D, E 1. Which symptoms may occ...

Operators have a responsibility to provide drinking water that meets federal and state standards. (true/false) - true Water must be disinfected, delivered at inadequate pressure, and be ample in quantity. (true/false) - false (adequate pressure) Utility employees should guard the water supply and facilities from contamination, public tours, and even terrorism. (true/false) - false (public tours) The state requires bacteriological sample results be kept _____ years. - 5 years The st...

T/F You may be charged with a crime simply for serving a guest who appears to be intoxicated. - True T/F It is illegal to serve alcohol to a pregnant woman. - False T/F Dram shop laws protect the server from being sued in the event that an intoxicated guest injures another individual. - False T/F The state liquor authority can suspend an establishment's liquor license for allowing a minor to enter the establishment with a fake ID. - True T/F All guests must be 21 years old to purcha...

T/F: In Texas, about 75% of all water is used for commercial, industrial, or agricultural purposes. - True Water covers approximately ________ of Earth's surface. - 71% Drought is an extended period when a region receives a deficiency in its ________ water supply. - atmospheric, ground, or surface T/F: Only about 1 gallon of tap water per person/day is used for drinking and cooking - True Excluding outside water use, the average household uses about _______ gallons of water per mont...

During a physical assessment, the nurse closes and door and provides drape to promote privacy. The nurse is performing her role as a/an: A. Advocate B. Communicator C. Change agent D. Caregiver - D. Caregiver The role of a nurse as caregiver helps client promote, restore and maintain dignity, health and wellness by viewing a person holistically. As an advocate the nurse intercedes or works on behalf of the client. Identifying the need and problems of the client and communicating it to ...

During a physical assessment, the nurse closes and door and provides drape to promote privacy. The nurse is performing her role as a/an: A. Advocate B. Communicator C. Change agent D. Caregiver - D. Caregiver The role of a nurse as caregiver helps client promote, restore and maintain dignity, health and wellness by viewing a person holistically. As an advocate the nurse intercedes or works on behalf of the client. Identifying the need and problems of the client and communicating it to ...

A nurse in an emergency department completes an assessment on an adolescent client that has conduct disorder. The client threatened suicide to a teacher at school. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the assessment? a)Tell me about your siblings? B)Tell me what kind of music you like? c) Tell me how often do you drink alcohol? d) Tell me about your school schedule? - Tell me how often do you drink alcohol A nurse is observing bonding to the client her newborn. Which of ...

ABC - airway, breathing, circulation adventitious breath sounds - crackles-fine to course crackling sounds due to fluid in the air passages wheezing- high pitched,musical-generally from narrowing of air passages stridor-harsh high pitched heard on inspiration afebrile - without fever Aims of nursing - promoting health, preventing illness, restoring health, facilitating coping with disability or death ANA - Professional organization for RN's in the US. Publicizes standards of Practice to ensure ...

ABC - airway, breathing, circulation adventitious breath sounds - crackles-fine to course crackling sounds due to fluid in the air passages wheezing- high pitched,musical-generally from narrowing of air passages stridor-harsh high pitched heard on inspiration afebrile - without fever Aims of nursing - promoting health, preventing illness, restoring health, facilitating coping with disability or death ANA - Professional organization for RN's in the US. Publicizes standards of Practice to ensure ...