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gonzo233

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A patient is diagnosed with histoplasmosis. What element of this patient's history would help explain the reason for the disease?
 
  1. lives in a city with chemical plants
  2. drives a vehicle that uses diesel fuel
  3. is an electrical engineer
  4. works on a chicken farm

Question 2

The nurse is providing care to a patient with pulmonary tuberculosis. What should the nurse do to ensure personal protection while caring for this patient?
 
  1. Wear a gown and eye goggles.
  2. Wear a gown and surgical mask.
  3. Wear a gown and HEPA mask.
  4. Wear a gown and sterile gloves.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Histoplasmosis, an infectious disease caused by Histoplasma capsulatum, is the most common fungal lung infection in the United States. The organism is found in the soil and is linked to exposure to bird droppings and bats. Infection occurs when the spores are inhaled and reach the alveoli.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Nursing staff should use personal protective devices to reduce the risk of transmission during patient care. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires use of a HEPA-filtered respirator for protection against occupational exposure to tuberculosis. Surgical masks are ineffective to filter droplet nuclei, which necessitates the use of protective devices capable of filtering bacteria and particles smaller than one micron. A gown, eye goggles, and sterile gloves are not sufficient personal protection devices for this condition.




gonzo233

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Gracias!


diana chang

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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