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 »
Gracie, the mother of a 3-month-old infant calls the clinic and states that her child has a diaper rash. What should the nurse advise? A. “Leave the diaper off while the infant sleeps.” B. “Use baby wipes with each diaper change.” C. “Switch to cloth diapers until the rash is gone” … Read More »
Mrs. Parker, a 70-year-old woman with severe macular degeneration, was admitted to the hospital the day before a scheduled surgery. The nurse’s preoperative goals for Mrs. M. would include: A. Independently ambulating around the unit B. Reading the routine preoperative education materials C. Maneuvering safely after orientation to the room D.… Read More »
A client with a vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE) infection is admitted to the medical unit. Which action can be delegated to a nursing assistant who is assisting with the client’s care? A. Monitor the results of the laboratory culture and sensitivity test. B. Educate the client and family members on ways to prevent transmission… Read More »
Nurse Kelly is teaching the parents of a young child how to handle poisoning. If the child ingests poison, what should the parents do first? A. Call an ambulance immediately B. Administer ipecac syrup C. Punish the child for being bad D. Call the poison control center Correct… Read More »
Joseph is undergoing 24-hour ambulatory electrocardiography using a Holter monitor to determine the cause of his frequent episodes of syncope. To prevent electric interruption from the electrodes to the Holter monitor, Nurse Mike will instruct the client to avoid which of the following? A. Drinking his favorite milkshake B. Wearing loose-fitting clothing … Read More »