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bobypop

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A student nurse is working on her senior project for school. She is concerned about the safety of patients in the hospital, especially regarding the transmission of pathogens.
 
  She knows that the most common means of transmission of pathogens in this environment is caused by which of the following? A. Contaminated blood products
  B. Enteric transmission
  C. Insufficient hand hygiene
  D. Aerosols

Question 2

Kevin is a student nurse who is talking to a 23-year-old patient who was involved in a motor vehicle accident. The patient asked Kevin why he didn't feel any pain at the time of the accident.
 
  What is the best explanation that Kevin can give the patient? A. You were probably in shock.
  B. Endorphins are released during a time of stress, and they act like morphine to reduce pain.
  C. Hormones are released by your body during a time of stress.
  D. The stress of the accident caused you to forget the pain that you felt.


kingfahad97

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

C
Pathogens and parasites pose a threat to patient safety. A pathogen is any microorganism capable of producing an illness. The most common means of transmission of pathogens is by the hands.

Answer to Question 2

B
Endorphins are hormones that act on the mind like morphine and opiates, and they produce a sense of well-being and reduce pain.


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