You are caring for a 6-month-old male patient who is fussy and crying, and who has a fever. Which action would be most appropriate?
A) Talk to the parents rather than the baby, since a stranger's voice is upsetting
B) Wait for the baby to stop crying so that you can properly assess him
C) Keep the parents calm even though you are actually caring for the baby
D) Distract the baby with a small toy or ball so that you can assess him
C) Keep the parents calm even though you are actually caring for the baby
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There are four methods by which poisons can enter the body. The one that means they were taken by way of the mouth is:
a. injection c. inhalation b. ingestion d. absorption
Which of the following best describes haptens?
A. Haptens can be any substance capable of reacting with an antibody, but without necessarily being capable of inducing antibody formation B. Haptens are immunoglobulins capable of binding specifically to both natural and synthetic antigens. C. Haptens are substances that are capable of binding an antibody but by themselves cannot stimulate an immune response. D. Haptens are compounds that can be attached to antigens or antibodies and used as labels for immunoassays.