The nurse is evaluating whether a nonprofessional staff understands how to prevent the transmission of HIV. Which of the following behaviors indicates the correct application of universal precautions? A. An aide wears gloves to feed a helpless client. B. A pregnant worker refuses to care for a client known to have AIDS. … Read More »
A 10-year-old client contracted severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) when traveling abroad with her parents. The nurse knows she must put on personal protective equipment to protect herself while providing care. Based on the mode of SARS transmission, which personal protective equipment should the nurse wear? A. Gloves B. Gown and gloves … Read More »
Jayson, 1-year-old child, has a staph skin infection. Her brother has also developed the same infection. Which behavior by the children is most likely to have caused the transmission of the organism? A. Sharing pacifiers B. Coughing on each other C. Bathing together D. Eating off the same plate … Read More »
A 26-year-old client is diagnosed with scarlet fever. Which of the following is the most appropriate type of isolation for this client? A. Airborne B. Contact C. Droplet D. Standard Correct Answer: Answer: C. Droplet. Scarlet fever is an infection caused by Group A Streptococcus bacteria. This bacteria lives… Read More »
A tuberculosis intradermal skin test to detect tuberculosis infection is given to a high-risk adolescent. How long after the test is administered should the result be evaluated? A. Immediately B. Within 24 hours C. In 48 to 72 hours D. After 5 days Correct Answer: C. In… Read More »
Jessie, a young man with newly diagnosed acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is being discharged from the hospital. The nurse knows that teaching regarding prevention of AIDS transmission has been effective when the client: A. Verbalizes the role of sexual activity in the spread of the disorder. B. States he will make arrangements… Read More »
A newly admitted client with streptococcal pharyngitis (tonsillitis) has been placed on droplet precaution. Which of the following statements indicates the best understanding of this type of isolation? A. Must maintain a spatial distance of 3 feet B. The client can be placed in a room with another client with measles (rubeola) C. A… Read More »
Nurse Oliver is teaching a mother who plans to discontinue breast-feeding after 5 months. The nurse should advise her to include which foods in her infant’s diet? A. Whole milk and baby food B. Iron-rich formula only C. Skim milk and baby food D. Iron-rich formula and baby food … Read More »
Which question is least useful in the assessment of a client with AIDS? A. Are you a drug user? B. Do you have many sex partners? C. What is your method of birth control? D. How old were you when you became sexually active? Correct Answer: D. How old… Read More »
Malcolm is newly assigned as a triage nurse, on his first day of work, the following clients arrive at the ED. Which among the clients require the most rapid action to protect other clients in the ED from infection? A. An infant with a runny nose and whose older brother has pertussis. B. A travel… Read More »