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A nurse is admitting a client who has schizophrenia. During the initial interview, the client takes off his belt and screams, “A snake!” Which of the following responses is appropriate? a. “You know that is you belt and not a snake, don’t you?” b. “Your belt doesn’t look like a snake.” c. “This is your belt. I understand how this is scary for you.” d. “Why do you think your belt is a snake?” 2. A nurse working in the emergency department is assessing a client w...

Fungal infection CORRECT ANSWER Caused by fungal imbalances; athlete's foot vagina yeast infections, and tinea are examples Scabies CORRECT ANSWER Contagious skin condition caused by a tiny mite that burrows into the skin, where it lays eggs; this condition is spread through direct contact with another infected person Wound CORRECT ANSWER A type of injury to the skin, classified as either open or closed Shingles CORRECT ANSWER Skin rash caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV), which...

2020 HESI EXIT V4 1. Parents of a 7 year-old child call the clinic nurse because their daughter was sent home from school because of a rash. The child had been seen the day before by the healthcare provider and diagnosed with Fifth Disease (erythema infectiosum). What is the most appropriate action by the nurse? A) Tell the parents to bring the child to the clinic for further evaluation B) Refer the school officials to printed materials about this viral illness C) Inform the teacher that the...

WI State Laws, Cosmetology/Esthetics Questions and Answers Already Passed Someone who practices barbering and cosmetology. Barber / Cosmetologist Barbering and cosmetology _____________ board. Examining Someone who is responsible for supervising and managing the operation of an establishment. Manager A person who practices manicuring and holds a valid license. Manicurist Cleansing, cutting, shaping, beautifying or massaging to hands and feet or nails for compensation are all pa...

Types of Agents - Bacteria Viruses Fungi Protozoa Helminths Why can some diseases be eradicated but others cannot? - - Some diseases can live outside of their host - Some diseases produce long-term immunity What is the difference between Isolation and Quarantine? - Isolation separates people with contagious diseases from those who aren't sick - prevents the movement of illness to other people Quarantine separates sick people and those who have been exposed to the illness to see i...

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) Correct Answer: Caused by the coxsacki virus 3-6 day incubation period Symptoms: -Low grade fevers -sore throat, poor appetite -malaise prior to rash -Petechial rash, blisters start. -Oral lesions, then hands and feet. -Sometimes can have on torso and extremities. -Look like canker sores with yellow ulcers and red halo. Treatment- tylenol, warm baths. Oragel depending on age. Magic moulthwash (benadryl and maalox) mixture. push hydration....

1. A patient chooses to have the certified nurse midwife (CNM) provide care during her pregnancy. What does the CNMs scope of practice include? a. Practice independent from medical supervision b. Comprehensive prenatal care c. Attendance at all deliveries d. Cesarean sections ANS: B The CNM provides comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care, attends uncomplicated deliveries, and ensures that a backup physician is available in case of unforeseen problems. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehens...

Pediatric Nursing-Communicable Disease Questions And Answers 2023 What is the primary prevention of disease? - ANS-Immunization How do you control the spread of disease to others? - ANS-Reduce risk of crosstransmission of organisms Infection Control Policies Handwashing Children With Immunodeficiency - ANS-Receiving Steroid Therapy Other immunosuppressive therapies Generalized malignancies Immunologic disorder What is Varicella? - ANS-Chicken Pox How is Varicella Transmitted? - ANS-...

In contrast to the assessment of a trauma patient, assessment of a medical patient: almost exclusively focuses on physical signs that indicate the patient is experiencing a problem. is focused on the nature of illness, the patient's chief complaint, and his or her symptoms. requires a thorough head-to-toe exam that involves a detailed assessment of all body systems. is not as complex for the EMT because most patients typically present with classic symptoms. - b Which ...

DD Form 689 Individual sick call slip that initiates the sick call process Used for patient who requests or receives medical/dental evaluation or treatment at an Army Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) used as a means of communication between medical personnel and the patient's commander SF 600 Chronological Record of Medical Care form used to document the chronological record of the patient's treatment Should include: - Date and time of visit - Medical Treatment Facilit...