« previous next »

Author Question: Nurses working in healthcare settings may be exposed to HIV. Which of the following is the greatest ... (Read 62 times)

appyboo

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 527
on: Jul 17, 2018
Nurses working in healthcare settings may be exposed to HIV. Which of the following is the greatest source of exposure for healthcare workers?
 
  A) Exposure to vomit
  B) Exposure to feces
  C) Airborne pathogens
  D) Needlestick injuries

Question 2

A 26-year-old client complains that she cannot see close objects clearly. Which
  condition is the client experiencing?
 
  A) Myopia
  B) Hyperopia
  C) Astigmatism
  D) Presbyopia


efwsefaw

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 351
Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
Less than 1 of HIV infections in healthcare workers results from work-related exposure. Most of these exposures are needlestick injuries. Therefore, nurses should never recap needles.

Answer to Question 2

B


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The average person is easily confused by the terms pharmaceutics and pharmacology, thinking they are one and the same. Whereas pharmaceutics is the science of preparing and dispensing drugs (otherwise known as the science of pharmacy), pharmacology is the study of medications.

Did you know?

There are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world.

Did you know?

Despite claims by manufacturers, the supplement known as Ginkgo biloba was shown in a study of more than 3,000 participants to be ineffective in reducing development of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in older people.

Did you know?

Alcohol acts as a diuretic. Eight ounces of water is needed to metabolize just 1 ounce of alcohol.

Did you know?

Children with strabismus (crossed eyes) can be treated. They are not able to outgrow this condition on their own, but with help, it can be more easily corrected at a younger age. It is important for infants to have eye examinations as early as possible in their development and then another at age 2 years.

nurses nurses
Consequences of working overtime Consequences of working overtime
Characteristics of the individual determine (a) whether they will be exposed to certain stressors ... Characteristics of the individual determine (a) whether they will be exposed to certain stressors ...
Safety glasses should be worn at all times when working on or around any vehicle or servicing any ... Safety glasses should be worn at all times when working on or around any vehicle or servicing any ...
Case of ONJ that occurred spontaneously. Note the white area, which is exposed necrotic bone. Case of ONJ that occurred spontaneously. Note the white area, which is exposed necrotic bone.
Teen eating habits are often influenced by peers and social settings Teen eating habits are often influenced by peers and social settings
Video: What Are Carbohydrates? Importance of Carbs & High Carb Food

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library