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Terms in this set (30)A nurse is counseling a client who has gonorrhea. What additional fact about gonorrhea, besides the fact that it is highly infectious, should the nurse teach this client? 1.It is easily cured. 3.It can produce sterility. A client with a recent history of sinusitis develops meningitis and demonstrates a positive Brudzinski sign. The priority nursing care is: 1.Controlling intracranial pressure 3.Administering prescribed antibiotics A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client with syphilis. The nurse includes that syphilis is not considered contagious in the: 1.Tertiary stage 1.Tertiary stage A client is admitted to the hospital for general paresis as a complication of syphilis. Which therapy should the nurse anticipate will most likely be prescribed for this client? 1.Penicillin
therapy 1.Penicillin therapy A client arrives for a vaccination at an influenza prevention clinic. A nursing assessment identifies a current febrile illness with a cough. The nurse should: 1.Give the vaccine 4.Reschedule administration of the vaccine for the next month The nurse cares for a client who develops pyrexia three days after surgery. The nurse should monitor the client for which signs and symptoms commonly associated with pyrexia? (Select all that apply.) 1.Dyspnea 3.Tachypnea A client is admitted with the diagnosis of tetanus. For which clinical indicators should the nurse assess the client? (Select all that apply.) 1.Restlessness 1.Restlessness A client expresses concern that because of supply and demand there is no vaccine available for the annual flu vaccine. What is the nurse's best reply? 1."It's unfortunate, but there was such a limited supply available." 4."There are other things you can do to prevent the flu, such as hand washing." The nurse teaches a group of clients that nutritional support of natural defense mechanisms indicates the need for a diet high in: 1.Essential fatty acids 4.Vitamins A, C, E, and selenium A client scheduled for surgery has a history of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) since developing an infection in a surgical site nine months ago. The site is healed and the client reports having received antibiotics for the infection. What should the nurse do to determine if the infecting organism is still present? 1.Notify the
infection control officer 3.Obtain a prescription to culture the client's blood A nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client with scleroderma. What should the nurse include about skin care? 1.Use calamine lotion for pruritus 2.Keep skin lubricated with lotion When assessing the oral cavity of a newly admitted client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), the nurse identifies areas of white plaque on the client's tongue and palate. What is the nurse's initial response? 1.Scrape an area of one of the lesions
and send the specimen for a biopsy. 3.Document the presence of the lesions, describing their size, location, and color. A client is diagnosed with gastroenteritis. What does the nurse determine is the basic intention underlying the unique dietary management for this client? 1.Provide optimal amounts of all important nutrients. 3.Eliminate chemical, mechanical, and thermal irritation. The health care provider prescribes peak and trough levels of an antibiotic for a client who is receiving the medication intravenous piggyback (IVPB). For peak levels the nurse should have the laboratory obtain a blood sample from the client: 1.Between 30 and 60 minutes after the IVPB
1.Between 30 and 60 minutes after the IVPB What is the incubation period for an infectious disease? 1.The stage when acute symptoms of infection disappear
3.The interval between entrance of pathogen into body and appearance of first symptoms A client arrives at the clinic after being bitten by a raccoon in an area in the woods where rabies is endemic. When considering the client's needs, the nurse recalls that rabies is a: 1.Bacterial septicemia resulting in convulsions and a morbid fear of water 2.Viral infection characterized by convulsions and difficulty swallowing The nurse explains to a client that a positive diagnosis for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is made based on: 1.Positive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and
Western blot tests 1.Positive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and Western blot tests When taking the blood pressure of a client who has acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), the nurse must: 1.Don clean gloves 4.Wash the hands thoroughly A client presents to the emergency department with a fever, headache, loss of appetite, and malaise. The nurse identifies raised red bumps on the client's arms and legs. A diagnosis of chickenpox is made. The client should be placed in a private room with what kind of precautions? 1.Contact
precautions 3.Airborne precautions A client in the emergency department states, "I was bitten by a raccoon while I was fixing a water pipe in the crawl space of my basement." Which is the most effective first-aid treatment for the nurse to use for this client? 1.Administering an
antivenin 3.Cleansing the wound with soap and water A nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of acute salpingitis. Which condition most commonly causing inflammation of the fallopian tubes should the nurse include when planning a teaching program for this client? 1.Syphilis 2.Gonorrhea What criteria should the nurse consider when determining if an infection should be categorized as a health care-associated infection? 1.Originated primarily from an exogenous source. 3.Occurred in conjunction with treatment for an illness A nurse is planning to provide discharge teaching to the family of a client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Which statement should the nurse include in the teaching plan? 1."Wash used dishes in hot, soapy water." 1."Wash used dishes in hot, soapy water." Which disease is caused by protozoa? 1.Leprosy 2.Malaria A nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The IV infiltrates and needs to be restarted. What is necessary to protect the nurse when restarting the IV? (Select all that apply.) 1.Mask 3.Gloves Which prescribed medication should the nurse expect to administer to a female client who exhibits the genital lesions presented in the illustration? 1.Zidovudine (Retrovir) 4.Acyclovir sodium (Zovirax) A nurse observes that an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) did not use a bag impervious to liquid for contaminated linen from a client who is on contact precautions. The nurse's best way to handle this situation is to: 1.Place the linen in an
appropriate bag 3.Review transmission-based precautions with the UAP A client developed acute herpes zoster and was treated with antiviral medication within 72 hours of the appearance of the rash. The client is reporting persistent pain one week later. What does the nurse identify as the cause of the post therapeutic neuralgia? 1.Damage to the nerves 1.Damage to the nerves A client is concerned about contracting malaria while visiting relatives in Southeast Asia. What should the nurse teach the client to avoid to best prevent malaria? 1.Mosquito bites 1.Mosquito bites A client is diagnosed with herpes genitalis. What should the nurse do to prevent cross-contamination? 1.Institute droplet precautions. 3.Wear a gown and gloves when giving direct care Sets with similar termsCh.21 Care of Patients with HIV Disease and Other…45 terms batnurse2017 Ch.21 Care of Patients with HIV Disease and Other…45 terms olivia_j_scott Evolve: Infectious Disease46 terms Zaynawin_EscobarPLUS Evolve Infectious Diseases67 terms agavina Sets found in the same folderEvolve Infectious Diseases67 terms tiggie86 Evolve - Med Surg - Infection12 terms AliciaHernandance Med-Surge Infectious Diseases23 terms Jennifer_Vineyard Immunological HESI140 terms ohhkhay Other sets by this creatorResp12 terms mmiiv cardio30 terms mmiiv Neuro30 terms mmiiv Resp29 terms mmiiv Other Quizlet setsHoofdstuk 3: Het perspectief van de media24 terms sannevanhoef KRS 332 L216 terms JadelynStudyz South America FC35 terms adamisamazing00 DYES51 terms cynthiacolonrivera Related questionsQUESTION What types of cancer does HHV-8 cause? 7 answers QUESTION What are the sx of secondary syphilis? 15 answers QUESTION What are the ADRs for risperidone? 15 answers QUESTION What are the ADEs of rifampin? 15 answers |
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