When Treating Patients That May Have an Active Communicable Disease

question 6

Multiple Choice

When treating patients that may have an active communicable disease, nurses are required to institute appropriate isolation procedures based on the known or suspected agent. These procedures are public health interventions aimed at preventing the spread of disease in:

• A)Employees.
• B)Community members.
• C)Other patients.
• D)All of the above.

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Definitions:

Acetylcholinesterase

An enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in muscle action and memory.

Seconal

A brand name for secobarbital, a barbiturate used as a sedative and hypnotic medication.

Drug Tolerance

A state where an individual's reaction to a drug decreases with its continued use, leading to the need for higher doses to achieve the same effect.

Dependency

A state of relying on or being controlled by something or someone else for support or existence.