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Pretest: Which of the following is true regarding the use of mRNA in vaccine technology? mRNA is the genetic blueprint that tells your body how to make a particular protein subunit of a virus which, after being produced, leads to immune response Pretest: When storing vaccines in the refrigerator, pharmacists should: Use water bottles to help stabilize temperatures Pretest: A young adult presenting with swelling of the parotid glands most likely has which of the following diseases: Mumps ...

Why are water bottles recommended to be placed in refrigerators in which vaccines are stored? - To help stabilize the temperature Which of the following influenza vaccines would be appropriate to recommend for a 7-month-old girl? - Fluzone Theresa is a 23-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis who is treated with immunosuppressive therapies. Which of the following vaccines should be avoided for Theresa? - Varicella Which of the following patients would be a ACIP recommended candidate for...

How often does the CDC publish new immunization schedules? A. Three times per year B. After each ACIP meeting C. Annually D. Every two years - C. Annually Which of the following statements is true about risks associated with vaccines and vaccine-preventable diseases? A. Available data indicate that thimerosal in vaccines causes autism B. Vaccines have been associated with the development of autoimmune disorders such as multiple sclerosis C. Giving several vaccines on the same day overl...

A nurse in a newborn nursery receives a phone call to prepare for the admission of a 43-week gestation newborn with Apgar scores of 1 and 4. In planning for the admission of this infant, the nurse's highest priority should be too: A. Connect the resuscitation bag to the oxygen outlet B. Turn on the apnea and Cartier respiratory monitors C. Set up the intravenous line with 5% dextrous in water D. Set the radiant warmer control temperature at 36.5ﾟC (97.6ﾟF) - A. Connect the resuscitati...

Gestational diabetes screening occurs between what weeks gestation? - 24-48 When you ask the patient to take a deep breath in and then palpate over the RUQ abdomen. Positive when pain is elicited. This is a sign of ___________. - Murphy's sign; cholecystitis What are names of LABA medications? - salmeterol What is encopresis in children? - stool incontinence after the age of being toilet trained The medical term for being cross-eyed - strabismus What is atopic dermatitis? - eczema Tests ...

What is the biggest side effect of colchicine? - diarrhea How would you describe the appearance of molluscum contagiosum? - papules that are umbilicated and contain a caseous plug How do we treat a broken clavicle in an infant? - no treatment; it should heal on it's own At what week of pregnancy is the uterus palpable just above the pubic symphysis? - week 12 At what week of pregnancy is the fundus palpable halfway between the pubic symphysis and umbilicus? - week 16 At what week of preg...

What is the largest organ in the body? - skin Name 7 functions of the skin - Protection, secretion, excretion, thermoregulation, metabolism, sensation, respiration Name the top layer of the skin - epidermis Name the middle layer of the skin - dermis Name the bottom layer of the skin - hypodermis Name the layers, in order, of the epidermis - stratum corneum, lucidum, granulosum, spinosum, basale Which layer of the epidermis is made of dead cells? - stratum corneum Which layer of the epid...

Which law mandate that a hospital must report all incidents from defective equipment or user error that contribute to a patient's death or serious injury - The safe medical decice act of 1990 Protective eyewear worn during laser surgery - Must be specific to the latter, it's wavelength and optical density After source elimination and substitution , what is the next highest level to decrease patient and team members exposure to surgical smoke - Surgical smoke evacuation Where should the d...

All of the following professionals are qualified to provide anesthesia to a pt except: A. Anesthesiologist B. CRNA C. AA D. Surgeon - Surgeon Of the following, which is not used to secure and manage a patient's airway? A. ET tube B. LMA (laryngeal Mask Airways) C. Nasal Cannula D. Oral airway - Nasal Cannula The Periop team should know the location of equipment stored in the OR and in the department. Equipment that the anesthesia provider may request includes: A. Video laryngoscopy ...

In addition to the surgeon, which surgical team members wear sterile gowns and gloves during the procedure? - Scrub Person AND Surgical assistant The pathology laboratory and blood bank are usually situated in which of the following areas? - Unrestricted area What phases of the nursing process does the periopeartive nurse practice during the preoperative phase of the surgical experience? - Assessment, Identification of desired outcome, Nursing diagnosis, Planning Data collection is part o...

In addition to the surgeon which surgical team members wear sterile gowns and gloves during the procedure? SATA a. anesthesia b. circulating nurse c. scrub d. surgical assistant - C & D: Scrub and Surgical assistant The pathology laboratory and blood bank are usually situated in which of the following areas? - Unrestricted area Defining nursing goals and intervention strategies is a part of which phase in the nursing process? - Outcome Identification The goals of perioperative nursing ...

What is a Blunt needle point? - 1.This type of needle point is what you would expect to be needed for suturing friable tissue such as the liver. What are disposable stapler sets? - 2.These particular wound closing items are available in a wide variety of instrument sizes. What is cc? - 3.Give one example from TJC list of Do-Not-Use Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Symbols. What is Clean contaminated? - 5.The surgical wound classification for a total abdominal hysterectomy. What is a Jackson-P...

The childhood/adolescent and adult immunization schedules are updated and published annually during which months? - January or February The monitoring system that health care providers should use to report serious adverse events after vaccination is: - VAERS. How often are the Healthy People targets for vaccination rates updated? - Every 10 years According to ACIP, which of the following is a contraindication to receiving HZV? - Current treatment for lymphoma. At what point during pregnan...

When applying the concept of surgical conscience which of the following statement should be considered? Select all that apply. - A. It involves mental discipline & the ability to speak out B. It is essential to the delivery of optimal care and prevent harm. D. Surgical conscience allows for no compromise in the principles of aseptic technique. In preparing for a regulatory survey, your quality consultant questions you about the restricted zone in your OR suite. The following statements ar...

what outlines the professional RN's legal scope of practice? a. practice acts b. evidence-based standards c. AORN guidelines d. departmental and institutional policies - practice acts the overall goal of QSEN addresses the challenge of preparing future RNs with the _______ needed to continuously improve the quality and safety of the health care systems in which they work a. guidelines, professionalism, and knowledge b. education, attitudes, and professionals c. education, evaluation, a...

On what date was Alpha Omicron Pi established (month, day, year)? - January 2, 1897 At which college was AOII founded? - Barnard College Name the founder who was a crusader for peace and human conditions, started the War Resisters League, and is the only Founder to have earned a Ph.D. and have her own Wikipedia page. - Jessie Wallace Hughan Name the founder who was AOII National President during the Depression years and was the first International President as she pioneered expansion into ...

A difficult aspect of determining occupational exposure to disease is the: A. confidentiality of the information within company records. B. inaccuracy of occupational disease reporting. C. long latency period between exposure and disease development. D. reliance on workers' memories. - C. the long latency period between exposure and disease development A patient who sustained a myocardial infarction comes to the clinic for a refill of atorvastatin calcium (Lipitor). The family nurse prac...

A difficult aspect of determining occupational exposure to disease is the: A. confidentiality of the information within company records. B. inaccuracy of occupational disease reporting. C. long latency period between exposure and disease development. D. reliance on workers' memories. - C. the long latency period between exposure and disease development A patient who sustained a myocardial infarction comes to the clinic for a refill of atorvastatin calcium (Lipitor). The family nurse prac...

3 yr old play with self, says naughty things. Normal for which theorist - Piaget Which cranial nerve for 14yr old clenching teeth - Trigeminal, Cranial nerve V 16yr old falls with wrong crowd may have what disorder - Conduct disorder Ace inhibitors are drug choice for what - Heart failure, HTN Acute distress disorder must occur within what time frame - 1 month of trauma and resolve within the month Exposure to a major stressor with anxiety, dissociation, nightmares, sleep disturbances, con...

The Lachman Maneuver is used to detect which of the following? A: Instability of the knee B: Nerve Damage of the knee due to past knee injuries C: Integrity of the patellar tendon D: Tears of the meniscus - instability of the knee A 28-year old multipara who is at 32 weeks gestation presents to your office complaining of a sudden onset of small amounts of bright-red vaginal bleeding. She has had several episodes and appears anxious. On exam, her uterus is soft to palpation. Which of the...