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NURS 309 Quiz 8 Questions With Complete SolutionsA 30-year old is admitted with severe coughing "fits" lasting
several minutes. He tells you that he developed cold symptoms a
little over a week ago. Which priority question would the nurse
ask him?
A. "Has your health care provider prescribed antibiotics for your
symptoms?"
B. "On average, how often do you experience cold symptoms
each winter?"
C. "Did you receive the usual childhood immunizations when
you were a child?"
D. "Do you smoke or did you ever smoke or use any tobacco
products?" Correct Answers C. "Did you receive the usual
childhood immunizations when you were a child?"
A 35-year-old male patient with no health problems states that
he had a flu shot last year and asks if it is necessary to have it
again this year. What is the best response by the nurse?
A. "No, because once you get a flu shot, it lasts for several years
and is effective"
B. "Yes, because the immunity against the virus wears off,
increasing your chances of getting the flu"
C. "Yes, because the vaccine guards against a specific virus and
reduces your chances of acquiring flu and is only effective for
one year"
D. "No, flu shots are only for high-risk patients and you are not
considered high-risk" Correct Answers C. "Yes, because the
vaccine guards against a specific virus and reduces your chances
of acquiring flu and is only effective for one year"
,A client who is taking rifampin (Rifadin) tells the nurse, "My
urine looks orange." What action should the nurse take?
A. Explain that this is expected
B. Check the liver enzymes
C. Strain the urine for stones
D. Ask what foods were eaten Correct Answers A. Explain that
this is expected
A client who is to be admitted for minor surgery has a chest
radiograph as part of the presurgical physical. The nurse is
notified that the radiograph revels the client has pulmonary
tuberculosis. What evidence of tuberculosis is provided by the
radiograph?
A. Sensitized T cells
B. Presence of acid-fast bacilli
C. Cavities caused by caseation
D. Microscopic primary infection Correct Answers C. Cavities
caused by caseation
A cluster of H5N1 bird influenza cases occurs. Which
intervention is most appropriate for this outbreak of flu?
A. Administer two Vepacel injections 28 days apart
B. Avoid use of antiviral drugs such as zanamivir
C. Give oral antibiotics as directed by the health care provider
D. Restrict fluids for all infected individuals Correct Answers
A. Administer two Vepacel injections 28 days apart
A critical concern for a patient returning to the unit after a
surgical procedure is related to impaired oxygenation caused by
inadequate ventilation. Which arterial blood gas value and
,assessment finding indicates to the nurse that oxygen and
incentive spirometry must be administered?
A. PaO2 is 89 mm Hg with crackles
B. PaO2 is 90 mm Hg with wheezing
C. PCO2 is 38 mm Hg with clear lung sounds
D. PCO2 is 45 mm Hg with atelectasis Correct Answers A.
PaO2 is 89 mm Hg with crackles
A nurse assesses a newly admitted client with a diagnosis of
pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). Which clinical findings support
this diagnosis? SATA
A. Fatigue
B. Polyphagia
C. Hemoptysis
D. Night sweats
E. Black tongue Correct Answers A. Fatigue
C. Hemoptysis
D. Night sweats
A nurse is administering oxygen to a client with chest pain who
is restless. What method of oxygen administration will most
likely prevent a further increase in the client's anxiety level?
A. Cannula
B. Catheter
C. Venturi Mask
D. Rebreather mask Correct Answers A. Cannula
A nurse is caring for a client with a Venturi mask who is
receiving 40% oxygen. What nursing actions are indicated?
SATA
A. Keep the oxygen source higher than the client's airway
, B. Adjust the liter flow according to the oxygen saturation
C. Prevent the client's blanket from covering the adaptor's
orifices
D. Ensure that the bag does not deflate completely during
inspiration
E. Check that the appropriate adaptor to deliver the prescribed
FiO2 is attached to the mask Correct Answers C. Prevent the
client's blanket from covering the adaptor's orifices
E. Check that the appropriate adaptor to deliver the prescribed
FiO2 is attached to the mask
A nurse is caring for a client with severe dyspnea who is
receiving oxygen via a Venturi mask. What should the nurse do
when caring for this client?
A. Assess frequently for nasal drying
B. Keep the mask tight against the face
C. Monitor oxygen saturation levels when eating
D. Set the oxygen flow at the highest setting possible Correct
Answers C. Monitor oxygen saturation levels when eating
A nurse must administer streptomycin 1 g IM to a client with
tuberculosis. The vial contains 500 mg/mL. How much solution
must the nurse administer? _______ mL Correct Answers 2
mL
A parent calls the emergency department (ED) about her child
who reports a severe sore throat and refuses to drink fluids or to
take liquid pain medication. What is the most important question
for the nurse to ask in order to determine the urgency of seeking
immediate medical attention?
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