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33. The nurse caring for a client with a burn notes eschar tissue and can see bone exposed.  What is the classification of this burn?

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?

25. A marathon runner fell while running and the nurse practitioner assesses the wound.  The nurse practitioner assesses a scrape to the right lateral aspect of the lower extremity.  It is not bleeding and only the top layer of the skin is gone.  What is the name of the missing skin layer?

46. The physician has ordered adrenalin 0.86mg subcutaneous stat.  The vial is labeled 1mg/mL.  What will the nurse administer?

27. The nurse is assisting the physician during botox injections on a client.  The nurse understands that which of the following substances gives the skin its elasticity and prevents it from tearing?

22. A nurse is preparing to care for a patient who has been diagnosed with a white blood cell count of 2,000. To protect the patient from potential infections, reverse isolation is being implemented. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when caring for this patient?

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? 

18. The hospital has hired a new infection control nurse and notes which of the following to be the primary job role responsibilities. 

19. The nurse understands which of the following actions is part of standard precautions.

9. A 35-year-old male patient presents with a persistent rash on his skin and complaints of mild chest discomfort and fatigue. The physician suspects the patient may have a fungal infection. The patient works outdoors and frequently comes into contact with soil and organic material. Which of the following statements about fungal infections is true?