Author Question: A 3-year-old girl is admitted to the hospital for treatment of cellulitis of the right thigh. She is ... (Read 98 times)

Mr3Hunna · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A 3-year-old girl is admitted to the hospital for treatment of cellulitis of the right thigh. She is accompanied by her parents, who appear to be upset and frightened.

Which question would be most effective in eliciting information concerning the parents' understanding of why their daughter is being admitted to the hospital?
A) Are you worried? I'll tell you everything you need to know.
B) Why are you so concerned? We take good care of children here.
C) You seem concerned; do you have questions about your child's admission?
D) Has the doctor told you why your daughter requires hospitalization?

Question 2

To test for HIV the majority of laboratory tests test for:

1. the HIV virus.
2. HIV antibodies.
3. CD4 counts.
4. CD8 counts.

FergA · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

2
1, 3, 4. Incorrect. The screening tool used to detect HIV is enzyme immunoassay, which tests for the presence of antibodies to the HIV virus. CD4 counts are associated with the incidence of AIDS in HIV-infected people.
2. Correct. The screening tool used to detect HIV is enzyme immunoassay, which tests for the presence of antibodies to the HIV virus.