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dbose

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on: Jul 22, 2018
A client suffers from bloody diarrhea after eating contaminated food at a local restaurant. The client has been infected with a(an):
 
  A) bacteria.
  B) virus.
  C) fungi.
  D) protozoa.

Question 2

When the client who has been diagnosed with hepatitis B has been hospitalized, the type of isolation the nursing staff should observe is:
 
  A) droplet precautions.
  B) universal precautions.
  C) reverse precautions.
  D) body-substance isolation.


duke02

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Feedback:
Bacteria may be transmitted through air, food, water, soil, vectors, or sexual activity.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
Universal precautions relate to blood and certain body fluids to protect health care workers from clients possibly carrying HIV, hepatitis B virus, or other bloodborne pathogens.


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