Pt with positive ppd test - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

CMSRN-Pulmonarywhile performing a hospital admission assessment, the nurse identifies which of the following factors that increases the patients risk for TB ocompromised state 2. pneumonia and SLE 3. refusal of the influenza vaccine during the current flu season 4. African American race - correct answer 1. an Immunocompromised state is a risk factor for TB, normal defense mechanisms are not functioning to combat i nfection. The nurse is evaluating results of the TB skin test using purifie...

AANP FNP CERTIFICATION EXAM 2024| 200 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 3 month old infant with down syndrome, due to milk intolerance, mom started on goats milk; now has pale conjunctiva but otherwise healthy. Low HCT. What additional test would you order? - ANSWER- Iron, TIBC 3 months of synthroid, TSH increased, T4 normal, what do you do? - ANSWER- Increase Medication 3 ways to assess cognitive function in patient with signs/symptoms of memory loss - ANSWER- Mini ment...

1. While performing a hospital admission assessment, the nurse identifies which of the following factors that increases the patient's risk for tuberculosis? a. Immunocompromised state b. Presence of pneumonia and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) c. Refusal of the influenza vaccine during the current flu season d. African-American race - Answer-1. Correct answer: A. An immunocompromised state is a risk factor for tuberculosis; normal defense mechanisms are not functioning to combat infection. ...

All diastolic murmurs are pathological. Murmurs Grades I-barely II-audible III- clearly audible. IV- first time thrill V-Steth edge VI-entire steth. EXAM - III first time audible, IV first time thrill Fundal height 12 weeks - Fundal Height 12 weeks above symphysis pubis. EXAM Fundus 16 weeks between symphysis pubis and umbilicus. Fundus at 20 weeks is at umbilicus. 2 cm more of less from # of wk gestation is normal if more or less order US 3 month old infant with down syndrome, due to milk i...

MT ASCP/AMT Final Assessment Exam 300 Questions with Verified Answers In absorption spectrophotometry: A) Absorbance is directly proportional to transmittance B) Percent transmittance is directly proportional to concentration C) Percent transmittance is directly proportional to the light path length D) Absorbance is directly proportional to concentration - CORRECT ANSWER Absorbance is directly proportional to concentration Which formula correctly described the relationship between ...

1.When listening to the lungs sounds what's the most important thing to check for. The airway is clear, patent, and no obstruction. 2.What is giving to prevent pneumonia (medical management)? The pneumonia vaccine 3.How to know if a patient is positive for PPD? PPD test induration is more than 10. Immunocompromised patient induration is 5. 4.Risk factors for developing aspiration pneumonia? Immobility, remain NPO to prevent backflow, NG tube (elevated HOB to prevent aspiration) 5.Prior...

A PPD test of _____mm or more is indicative of a previous/active TB infection. - ANSWER-Induration of 10 or greater is positive. A nurse determines that a patient is at risk for osteoporosis based on which assessment findings? - ANSWER-Diagnosis of IBD (or any malabsorption disorder) A client's EKG is displaying changes in the ST segment. Why might the nurse be concerned with this finding? - ANSWER-Abnormal ST segments are indicative of ventricular dysrhythmias and myocardial infarctions ...

Trauma to Kiesselbachs plexus: Will result in an anterior nosebleed The diagnostic or gold standard test for sickle cell anemia, G6PD anemia, and alpha or beta thalassemia: Hemoglobin electrophoresis Erythromycin "allergy" vs adverse reaction: Adverse reaction-symptoms of nausea or GI upset allergy -hives, angioedema Acute mononucleosis: Pt will most likely be a teen presenting w classic triad of sore throat, prolonged fatigue, and enlarged cervical nodes. Alph...

You know the following statements regarding the pain of acute coronary syndrome are true except: a. May last longer than 20min b. May radiate to arms, back, neck, jaw c. Present atypically more often in men than women d. May be retrosternal or poorly localized - C A - You are reviewing a pt chart before the exam. You note that the pt is using topical capsaicin. You know that topical capsaicin is often used for tx of: a. Diabetic neuropathy b. Stress reduction c. All answers are appropriate ...

BSMCON NUR 2102 TEST 2 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 2023 Graded A+. Sputum Culture & Sensitivity - ANSWER -indicated for any pt with persistent productive cough, fever, hemoptysis (blood in sputum), or infection -preliminary reading @ 24 hours, next reading @ 48 hours -final result at @ 72 hours Sputum Cytology - ANSWER -indicated for any pt with possible lung cancer -tells if cells are malignant or benign PPD Testing/Tuberculin Skin Test - ANSWER -indicated for pts suspected of having TB -onc...