Choose the microorganism that is the causative agent of the most serious acute form of bacterial meningitis to test your understanding of this disease. Listeria monocytogenes Streptococcus pneumoniae Neisseria meningitidis Haemophilus influenzae

Multiple Choice Question Identify a true statement about immediate care of open wounds. The wounds must be cleaned as thoroughly as possible to minimize the chances of infection. Dressing wounds is not recommended as the wounds require an open environment to prevent infections. The wounds must initially be cleaned using copious amounts of disinfectants. Antibacterial solutions and hydrogen peroxide should be used to clean the wounds initially.

The wrist is __ to the elbow. A medial B lateral C proximal D horizontal E distal

A nurse is reviewing care for a client who has syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) with assistive personnel. What statement by the AP indicates understanding of this client's care? "I will weigh the client carefully before breakfast and compare with yesterday's weight! "I will encourage plenty of fluids to promote urination and prevent dehydration." "I will assess the client's mucous membranes and skin for signs of dehydration." "I will teach the client not to select high-sodium or salty foods on the menu."

The term __ means any disease in the spinal cord or bone marrow. myelopathy myotomy myopathy myelotomy

Which dosage form is a liquid medication that contains a solid drug dissolved in a suitable solvent? A D) Cream B A) Solution C C) Emulsion D B) Suspension

A nurse caring for a client at risk for increased intracranial pressure is monitoring the client for manifestations that indicate that the pressure is increasing. To do this,the nurse should check the function of the third cranial nerve by performing which of the following data-collection activities? Observing for facial asymmetry Checking pupillary responses to light Eliciting the gag reflex Testing visual aculty

: What are the essential roles of the nurse when preparing and administering medications to a patient?

Which are appropriate interventions for an apneic child? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY Provide a breath every 2 seconds. Provide a breath every 2 to 3 seconds. Check for a pulse every 1 minute while ventilating. Watch for chest rise.

A client presents at the primary health care provider's office with complaints of a bull's-eye rash on his upper leg . Which question would the nurse ask first? A. Prepare for possible airway obstruction and notify the provider immediately B. Apply cool compresses to facial burns C. Monitor hourly blood glucose levels D. Start IV fluids and assess urine output

A food worker has finished cleaning and sanitizing : his work area and is ready to prepare food. Where should he store the cleaning and sanitizing chemicals? a. On a shelf above his work area b. In the utility closet away from food c. On a shelf in the dry food storage