Obtain sputum cultures - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which patient diagnosed with a urinary tract infection will be hospitalization and prescribed intravenous antibiotics? A. A 5-year-old child with a fever of 100.5°F, dysuria, and bacteriuria B. A pregnant woman with bacteriuria, suprapubic pain, and fever C. A young man with dysuria, flank pain, and a previous urinary tract infection D. An older adult man with a low-grade fever, flank pain, and an indwelling catheter - ANSWER - The patient with an indwelling catheter and signs of pyelone...

13. the nurse is assessing a 79 y o client diagnosed with pneumonia. Which signs should the nurse expect to assess in the client? a. confusion and lethargy b. high feverl and chills c. frothy sputum and edema d. bradypnea and jugular vein distention - ANSWERa- the elderly client dx with pneumonia may present with weakness, fatigue, lethargy, confusion and poor appetite 14. the nurse is planning care of a client diagnosed with pneumonia and writes a problem of impaired gas exchange. Which ...

A male client is admitted for the removal of an internal fixation that was inserted for the fracture ankle. During the admission history, he tells the nurse he recently received vancomycin (vancomycin) for a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) wound infection. Which action should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.) a. Collect multiple site screening culture for MRSA b. Call healthcare provider for a prescription for linezolid (Zyrovix) c. Place the client on contact tran...

1. A male client is admitted for the removal of an internal fixation that was inserted for the fracture ankle. During the admission history, he tells the nurse he recently received vancomycin (vancomycin) for a methicillin-resis- tant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) wound infection. Which action should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.) a. Collect multiple site screening culture for MRSA b. Call healthcare provider for a prescription for linezolid (Zyrovix) c. Place the client on contact t...

dical assistant to diagnose a condition and prescribe treatment. - answerFalse 5.It is illegal for a patient to be denied a copy of his chart if he is unable to pay the fee to obtain it. - answerTrue 6. Aphysician cannot be held responsible for the actions of employees. - answerFalse 7.A substance used to impart color to tissue or cells in order to study and identify microscopic organisms is called a stain. - answerTrue 8.Another name for a heart attack is myocardial infarction. - answerT...

A patient with a rapid pulse has bradycardia - ANSWER FALSE Water-soluble vitamins are A,D,E, and K - ANSWER FALSE Carbon dioxide is a waste product of metabolism - ANSWER TRUE Some states consider it legal for medical assistants to diagnose a condition and prescribe treatment - ANSWER FALSE It is illegal for a patient to be denied a copy of his chart if he is unable to pay the fee to obtain it - ANSWER TRUE A physician cannot be held responsible for the actions of employees - ANS...

Arterial Blood Gas - Correct Ans-ABG's via arterial puncture or arterial line: allows the most accurate method of assessing respiratory function. Steps for collecting ABG's - Correct Ans-a. Perform Allen test if no arterial line b. sample is drawn into heparinized syringe c. keep on ice and transport to laboratory immediately d. document amount and method of oxygen delivered for accurate results e. apply direct pressure to puncture site at least 5 min (longer for clients at risk for...

  1. A nurse is assessing for compartment syndrome in ANSWER;Pain that client who has a short leg cast. Which of the following increas-es with findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of this condition? Bounding pedal pulse Capillary refill less than 2 seconds Pain that increases with passive movement Areas of warmth on the cast 2. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a severe form of stage II Lyme disease. Which of the following statements made by th...

A male client is admitted for the removal of an internal fixation that was inserted for the fracture ankle. During the admission history, he tells the nurse he recently received vancomycin (vancomycin) for a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) wound infection. Which action should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.) a. Collect multiple site screening culture for MRSA b. Call healthcare provider for a prescription for linezolid (Zyrovix) c. Place the client on contact ...

ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical Online Practice 2023 A with NGN, Exam Questions & Answers-A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is at risk for osteoporosis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include to prevent bone loss? - Encourage weight-bearing exercises. r-Weight-bearing exercises, such as walking, can maintain bone mass by reducing bone demineralization, thus helping to prevent osteoporosis. A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions with ...