A client hospitalized with MRSA (methicillin-resistant staph aureus) is placed on contact precautions. Which statement is true regarding precautions for infections spread by contact? A. The client should be placed in a room with negative pressure. B. Infection requires close contact; therefore, the door may remain open. C. Transmission is highly likely, so the… Read More »
The client with a cervical fracture is placed in traction. Which type of traction will be utilized at the time of discharge? A. Russell’s traction B. Buck’s traction C. Halo traction D. Crutchfield tong traction Correct Answer: C. Halo traction Halo traction will be ordered for the… Read More »
A client with a fractured hip is being taught correct use of the walker. The nurse is aware that the correct use of the walker is achieved if the: A. Palms rest lightly on the handles B. Elbows are flexed 0° C. Client walks to the front of the walker D.… Read More »
The parents of a child, age 6, who will begin school in the fall ask the nurse for anticipatory guidance. The nurse should explain that a child of this age: A. Is highly sensitive to criticism B. Rebels against scheduled activities C. Still depends on the parents D. Loves to tattle… Read More »
A child has third-degree burns of the hands, face, and chest. Which nursing diagnosis takes priority? A. Impaired urinary elimination related to fluid loss B. Ineffective airway clearance related to edema C. Disturbed body image related to physical appearance D. Risk for infection related to epidermal disruption … Read More »
While working in a pediatric clinic, you receive a telephone call from the parent of a 10-year-old who is receiving chemotherapy for leukemia. The client’s sibling has chickenpox. Which of these actions will you anticipate taking next? A. Administer varicella-zoster immune globulin to the client B. Educate the parent about the correct use… Read More »
Cristina, a mother of a 4-year-old child tells the nurse that her child is a very poor eater. What is the nurse’s best recommendation for helping the mother increase her child’s nutritional intake? A. Use specially designed dishes for children – for example, a plate with the child’s favorite cartoon character B. Allow the child… Read More »
An adult woman is admitted to an isolation unit in the hospital after tuberculosis was detected during a pre-employment physical. Although frightened about her diagnosis, she is anxious to cooperate with the therapeutic regimen. The teaching plan includes information regarding the most common means of transmitting the tubercle bacillus from one individual to another. Which… Read More »
You are a school nurse. Which action will you take to have the most impact on the incidence of infectious disease in the school? A. Provide written information about infection control to all patients. B. Ensure that students are immunized according to national guidelines. C. Make soap and water readily available in the classrooms.… Read More »
Nurse Roy is administering total parenteral nutrition (TPN) through a peripheral I.V. line to a school-age child. What is the smallest amount of glucose that is considered safe and not caustic to small veins, while also providing adequate TPN? A. 5% glucose B. 10% glucose C. 15% glucose D. 17% glucose… Read More »