Given the following biochemical reactions, identify the organism: Citrate: peacock blue PAD: negative H2S: negative Lysine: purple  Ornithine: purple  Decarb base: yellow  MR: negative VP: positive Indole: negative Motility: positive ONPG: positive  DNAse: negative  

Diagnosis of typhoid fever during the first two days of illness can BEST be confirmed by:

Gram negative bacilli are isolated from a wound culture of an immuncompromised patient in the ICU.  The organisms are clear on MAC and gamma hemolytic on BAP.  The following biochemical tests are available: motility neg, oxidase pos, glucose neg.  What is the ID of this organism?

The nurse documents that the client’s abdomen is distended, tender in all 4 quadrants with light palpation, and 40 inches in circumference.  What type of data has the nurse recorded?

How should the nurse document a permanently fixed joint?

While the client is sitting up on the edge of the bed, the nurse observes corded pulsations along the vessel that runs from the ear down the neck.  The nurse identifies this as and concludes that caused this condition. 

List the 3 assessments included in the FAST acronym.   1. . 2. , 3. .

Identify an important question to determine if a person has a drinking problem.

The client reported palpitations.  What is the most likely cause of this sensation?

What important documentation related to domestic violence should the nurse make every effort to include in the medical record?