Chapter 5, Problem 5.AE

A lab tech was rushed to the ER after a needlestick injury due to improper needle disposal. A Hepatitis Panel was ordered and the results were as follows: A Hepatitis Panel was ordered, and the results were as follows:HBsAg: negativeAnti- HBc (IgM): negativeAnti-HBc: negativeAnti-HBs: positiveAnti-HCV: negative   Question: What is the test(s) used to indicate current Hep B infection?

The baby of Mrs. Corpuz will receive oral DPT vaccine today. The nurse needs additional knowledge when she instructed the mother to: Give the baby additional fluids Apply warm compress on the injection site Do not feed the child within 30 minutes after giving DPT Give paracetamol in case of fever

Can you help me to explain to me about a patient's wound and document your care as if it were an actual patient. Here is a charting sample: 11/19/2019; 1400: 24 F S/P (status post-event that caused the injury) shark attack 3 days ago. Deep wound L buttock (16 cm x 6cm). Patient medicated for 30 minutes prior to wet to dry dressing change with sterile technique. Wound care complete with 0.9% NS (normal saline)-no drainage or exudate noted. Wound packed with sterile gauze/ dressing and bandage applied. Patient tolerated procedure well- pain scale 4/10. Pt resting after procedure in prone position.

The following laboratory results were obtained from a 19-year-old college student who consulted the Student Health Service because of fatigue and lack of appetite. She adds that she recently noted that her sclera appears somewhat yellowish and that her urine has become dark (Case Study Table 25-3.1). (Please Explain) Questions: What is the prognosis?  What additional factors in the patient's history should be sought?

The physician orders Tetracycline 0.25g twice daily for acne.  On hand are 250mg capsules.  How many cap will you give? Type the label in your answer

I need answer quickly. Supposed Given that every client cannot be fully screened forinfections, what precautions are essential to limit thetransmission of microbes that are agents of disease..

Make a job description of a: 1. Pathologist Chief Medical Technologist 2. Laboratory QA Officer 3. Laboratory Section Head Staff 4. Medical Technologist 5. Medical Technologist Trainee 6. Laboratory Technician

Clinical History:A 67-year-old male had rheumatic heart disease for thirty years. Three months prior to death he began to have episodes of fever and chills accompanied by signs of worsening congestive heart failure. Splinter hemorrhages and purpuric skin rashes were noted three weeks before death. Photos include splinter hemorrhage, blood plate, and gram stain. What specimens should have been obtained from the patient? What is the proper protocol for specimen collection, ID, and storage? What diagnostic tests would be performed? This could be a case of endocarditis. What bacteria could have contributed and how could it have been treated?

Order: nifedipine (Procardia) 20 mg PO BID Pharmacy supply: 10 mg capsules How will you give this to your patient?  Order: Fluphenazine (Prolixin ) 10 mg PO daily  Pharmacy supply: 2.5 mg tablets How many tablets will you give your patient?