The Nurse Is Aware That When Caring for Patients with Communicable

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse is aware that when caring for patients with communicable diseases,such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) ,

• A)Every health care worker who comes into contact with a patient has the right to know the patient's HIV infection status.
• B)They can refuse to care for a patient with SARS or AIDS if there are a lack of resources or ongoing threats to personal well-being.
• C)The nurse is responsible for providing their own personal protective equipment to care for patients with communicable diseases.
• D)In known cases of AIDS or SARS,information can be disclosed without the patient's consent.

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Definitions:

Delta Waves

Slow brain waves associated with deep sleep and restorative processes in the brain.

Sleep Spindles

Brief bursts of brain activity visible in EEG recordings that occur during stage 2 of sleep, associated with memory consolidation and synaptic plasticity.

Sleep Spindles

Short bursts of brain activity occurring during stage 2 of sleep, thought to play a role in memory consolidation and learning.

Delta Waves

Slow brainwaves primarily associated with deep sleep and regenerative states of rest.