A nurse is caring for a patient with Crohn's disease. Which finding is most suggestive of a flare-up? a) Fever b) Constipation c) Weight gain d) Peripheral edema.

2/50 Which statement is not true about allergies: a) An allergic reaction should be reported immediately to your supervisor and the resident's physician b) jA resjident may developj an allergic type reaction to a medication, even though he took it successfully in the past c) Allergic reactions would never be life threatening « Back

Infections in the blood and circulatory system tend to be more dangerous because they are not localized to one specific area. a) True b) False

A toddler is admitted to the pediatric unit with a diagnosis of croup. The nurse anticipates implementing which intervention to relieve respiratory distress associated with croup? a) Administration of oral antibiotics b) Administration of antipyretics c) Administration of corticosteroids d) Placement of a warm compress on the chest

In pediatric dehydration, which sign is commonly used to assess the severity of dehydration? A) Increased salivation B) Sunken fontanelles C) Bulging eyes D) Cold, clammy skin

Justify the strategies used to prevent leptospirosis.

Which nursing action is essential in the prevention of pressure ulcers? A) Keeping the patient in one position B) Frequent skin assessments and repositioning C) Applying high-pressure mattresses D) Limiting fluid and nutritional intake

What is sepsis? Question 8 options: a)  Any infection that results in fever b)  An infection plus life-threatening hypotension c)  An infection plus life-threatening organ dysfunction d)  An infection plus life-threatening systemic inflammatory response syndrome

Which of the following virulence factors among A-D is correctly matched with its definition or characterization? A) O Invasins: pathogen proteins that prevent opsonization of the pathogen B) O Phase variation: allows pathogen to switch between different forms of an extracellular antigen (e.g., flagellum) C) O Protein A. a microbial factor that allows for attachment, typically a surface protein or surface glycoprotein D) O Prevention of lysosome:phagosome fusion mechanism employed by an extracellular pathogen E) OM protein, Opa protein: enzymes that interfere with the functioning of antibodies

Which of the following is the most sensitive diagnostic biomarker for acute pancreatitis? Question 18 options: a)  Serum amylase b)  C-reactive protein c)  Serum lipase d)  Serum glucagon