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Agents or conditions that prevent bacterial growth without killing them are called?

Instruments that contact intact skin are called what?

Microbiology is the study of?

Disease transmission from airborne contact in a dental setting is a result from what?

When leaving a patient to retrieve supplies, which barrier(s) should be removed and replaced when you return to the patient?

Which of the following can be done with a patient who is allergic to latex?

A child with autism spectrum disorder becomes increasingly distressed when the nurse learns that a scheduled activity must occur 30 minutes earlier than usual. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

A client taking acamprosate for alcohol use disorder tells the nurse, “My cravings are better, but I’ve been having diarrhea since starting this medication.” Which action should the nurse take?

A client taking disulfiram for alcohol use disorder tells the nurse, “I stopped drinking, but I still use my usual alcohol-containing mouthwash every morning.” Which response should the nurse make?

A client has been waiting to speak with the provider about discharge. The nurse notices the client walking rapidly between the dayroom and hallway. The client repeatedly looks toward the nurses’ station and says, “I’ve been waiting all morning. Nobody around here listens.” Which action should the nurse take?