A mother is concerned that an 8-month-old baby has had two ear infections. What question should the nurse ask the mother to help determine the cause of the ear infections?

A 12-year-old is diagnosed with bacterial meningitis. A family member who is visiting the client asks, “How much longer will he be in isolation?” Which of the following is the best response from the nurse?

A 2.5 year-old girl is brought to the emergency department. She has a fever, hoarse voice, sore throat, and is drooling. She insists on sitting upright. What intervention should the nurse perform first?

DEFINITIONS: Define the three terms listed below and describe their relevance to the healthcare industry. (3 X 5 points= 15 points).

What structure surrounds and protects both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Which type of fat is generally considered the healthiest ?

Fetal demise before the 20th week of pregnancy is called _________; while fetal demise after the 20th week of pregnancy is called __________.

______________ is a double-membrane structure that constitutes the nucleus’ outermost portion.

What type of molecule primarily makes up the cell membrane?

Which process involves the joining monomers to form polymers?