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How would one best describe the state of being a carrier of HCV?
a. It is on the skin and transmitted through direct contact.
b. The person shows symptoms and is jaundiced.
c. The person has a chronic infection of the liver and harbors the
virus.
d. The person has had contact with blood in a medical setting
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- The client with an infection may have: O a. Fever, nausea, vomiting, rash O b. Pain or tenderness, redness, sores on mucous membranes c. Fatigue, loss of appetite, swelling Od. All of the aboveList three (3) signs that could indicate that a client could have a possible infection.A school nurse is providing information for parents ofteenagers regarding the human papillomavirus (HPV) and therecommended HPV vaccination. What teaching point wouldthe nurse include?a. “HPV causes genital warts and cervical and other genitalcancers.”b. “HPV causes a single painless genital lesion and can leadto sterility.”c. “50% of women between the ages of 14 and 19 are infectedwith HPV”d. “The HPV vaccination is only recommended for the femalepopulation.”
- A client diagnosis with multiple sclerosis self-administer beta -1 interferon subcutaneously A. Explain to the client that the medication dose may need to be increased B. Instruct the client to withhold the drug until the next exacerbation C. advise the client to consult the healthcare provider as soon as possible D. encourage the client to continue taking the medication everyWhich of the following situations involves an HAI?a. A man has a bladder infection upon hospital admission.b. An employee contracts hepatitis B from a needlestick.c. A patient in ICU has an incision that becomes infected.d. A baby in the nursery has a congenital herpes infection.All of the following are requirements for being a "carrier" of an infection, except: a. Active multiplication of the infectious agent in the body b. Absence of recognizable symptoms and signs of the infection c. Presence of the infectious agent in the body d. Ability to transmit the infection through excretions, discharges, and/or respiratory droplets
- Which treatment can be routinely recommended for self-care management of minor wounds such as cuts and abrasions? a. antibiotic ointment (Bacitracin) O b. petroleum jelly (Vaseline) c. hydrocortisone cream (Cortizone) O d. mupirocin cream (Bactroban)Select the most accurate answer: Which of the following is NOT correct regarding the transmission of adenoviruses?A. the faecal–oral route, with food and water as possible vectors, is the most commonB. virus may be spread through contaminated surfaces, such as sharing of towels at swimming pools, or sharing of gogglesC. Airborne spread through coughing and sneezing is also commonD. Outbreaks of adenovirus-associated respiratory disease have been more common in the late winterE. Blood transfusion, sexual contact are frequent mode of transmission for adenovirusesF. None of the aboveCan you make a Nursing Intervention about a patient's Lack of knowledge of the current situation, which is HIV?
- A nonimmunized child appears at the clinic with a visible rash. Which of the following observations indicates the child may have rubeola (measles)? A. Small blue-white spots are visible on the oral mucosa. B. The rash begins on the trunk and spreads outward. C. There is low-grade fever. D. The lesions have a 'teardrop-on-a-rose-petal' appearance.You are caring for a patient diagnosed with leukemia. The family members are very concerned about the patient's risk for infection at home. What assessments will assist you to determine the patient's risk of developing an infection at home? What instructions should you give about decreasing the risks for infection?Which statement is the most appropriate advice by the healthcare provider for suggesting his female client about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine benefits? A. "The HPV vaccine will protect you from all types of virus B. "The HPV vaccine can help prevent Cervical cancer" C. "You will no longer need to get a routine cervical exam" D. "You will need to have a booster vaccine every 6 month"