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microorganism - Answer Tiny living bodies that cannot be seen with the naked eye; can only be seen with the microscope and are present in the human body and in the environment. pathogen - Answer microorganisms that cause infection in humans, they reproduce rapidly and can spread from one area to another -bacteria -viruses -fungus -protozoa Bacteria - Answer single-celled organisms Joseph Lister () - Answer 1. Used carbolic acid on wounds to kill germs 2. First doctor to...

Pharmacokinetics - Answer The study of the movement of drugs in the body after they are administered absorption - Answer The process of drug is going into the blood stream distribution - Answer the drug becomes available to body fluids and tissues metabolism - Answer the livers job drug changes from original form to new form Excretion - Answer Removal of wastes Pharmacodynamics - Answer effects of a drug on the body Adverse Drug Effects - Answer Undesirabl...

A client with a history of candidiasis is being closely monitored for signs of superinfection. Which signs or symptoms can indicate that superinfection has occurred? Select all that apply. - Answer diarrhea inflammation of oral mucous membranes vaginal discharge Explanation: Signs of superinfection, also called opportunistic infection, include diarrhea, vaginal discharge, and inflammation of oral mucous membranes. These occur when nonpathogenic or remotely pathogenic microorganisms tak...

a form of discrimination and prejudice against older adults is referred to as - Answer ageism ageing theory of biological programming - Answer hereditary basis for aging through specific aging genes physical changes for sensory - Answer presbyopia (loss of elasticity in lens, farsightedness), presbycusis (increased difficulty hearing high pitched sounds) physical changes for integumentary - Answer thinner skin, decreased moisture, skin more prone to injury physical change...

The nurse is providing care for an adult patient in the end stages of a terminal disease. The patient is the parent of minor children. The patient's spouse states, "The children don't know how bad things are. I don't want them to worry." Which advice from the nurse is best? The children have already detected that something is wrong. Details should be based on each child's developmental stage and ability to understand. Children should be protected from the unpleasant experien...

The nurse is educating a community group about types of surgery. A member of the group asks the nurse to describe a type of surgery that is curative. What response by the nurse is true? - Answer Tumor excision Explanation: An example of a curative surgical procedure is tumor excision. A biopsy, a face-lift, and the placement of a gastrostomy tube are not examples of curative surgical procedures. A nurse prepares to suction a client's tracheostomy tube. Place the procedure steps in c...

A home health nurse is visiting a client who has been taking the same dose of acetaminophen/hydrocodone for 2 months. To monitor for the presence of expected side effects of this medication, what should the nurse include in the assessment of the client? - Answer Ask about the client's bowel pattern Explanation: Opioids can result in delayed gastric emptying, slowed bowel motility, and decreased peristalsis, all of which result in slow-moving, hard stool that is difficult to pass. Consti...

The nursing instructor is teaching about a new emerging bacterium that has both natural and acquired resistance and that affects the severely ill, immunocompromised clients in intensive care, transplant, and some cancer treatment units. This is which? - Answer VRE Explanation: Bacteria that have both natural and acquired resistance are emerging. An example is vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE). The other acronyms are distractors for this question. MRSA is methicillin resistant staphylo...

The nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a patient who is on bedrest. Which cardiovascular interventions should the nurse recommend including in the patient's plan of care? Select all that apply 1 Encourage range of motion. 2 Apply sequential compression devices. 3 Use antiembolism stockings. 4Maintain proper body alignment. 5 Place a trochanter roll by the patient's thigh. - Answer 1 Encourage range of motion. 2 Apply sequential compression devices. 3 Use antiemboli...

In depth notes from three different students that account for chapter one through chapter 5 of the Give Me liberty textbook. Over 50 pages worth of analysis.