3.  A patient’s lab results show that the bacteria causing the patient’s illness is formed from spores. The bacteria also require extremely high heat to destroy. Which characteristic of this bacteria is most likely contributing to the difficulty in treating this patient’s infection?

28. During an assessment of a client, the nurse notices the absence of fingerprints  Upon documenting, which of the following structures will the nurse document as absent? 

38. The nurse working the triage area of the emergency department assesses a client who accidentally nailed one of his fingers with an automatic nail gum.  The nail is located through the white crescent at the base of the fingernail.  The nurse will document the location as:

37. The nurse working the triage area of the emergency department assesses a client who accidentally nailed one of his fingers with an automatic nail gum.  The nail is located through the white crescent at the base of the fingernail.  The nurse will document the location as which of the following? 

10. A 28-year-old male patient returns from a trip to a tropical region, where he stayed in rural areas with limited sanitation. A few days after returning, he develops fever, chills, and fatigue. He also complains of abdominal discomfort and diarrhea. Lab tests confirm the presence of an intestinal protozoan infection.  Which of the following is the most likely mode of transmission for the patient’s infection?

32. The nurse working in a clinic notes a teenager with several areas of acne on the shoulders and face.  The nurse understands this condition is due to which of the following?

8. A 25-year-old female patient comes to the clinic after experiencing a fever, sore throat, and fatigue for the past week. After some tests, she is diagnosed with the influenza virus. The doctor explains that most viruses, like the one causing her illness, usually run their course, and she should recover in a few days. Which of the following is correct regarding the treatment of viral infections like influenza?

29. A school nurse notes sunburn on one of the children.  What is the natural protective substance in the skin that prevent ultraviolet rays from damaging the skin?

26. The nurse is caring for a geriatric client who is experiencing very dry, itching and scaly skin.  Which of the following would be most therapeutic for this client?

13. A patient presents to the clinic complaining of feeling unwell and reports experiencing fatigue, a mild headache, and a low-grade fever for the past two days. The patient’s symptoms are vague and nonspecific. The physician explains that the patient is in the early phase of an infection. Which stage of infection is the patient most likely in?