Group a streptococcal - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The nurse teaches the female patient who has frequent UTIs that she should A. take tub baths with bubble bath B. void before and after sexual intercourse C. take prophylactic sulfonamides for the rest of her life D. restrict fluid intake to prevent the need for frequent voiding Correct Answer-Correct answer: b Rationale: When teaching a patient to prevent a recurrence of a urinary tract infection, the nurse should explain the importance of emptying the bladder before and after sexual interco...

2023/2024 HESI RN EXIT LATEST EXAM V2 WITH ACCURATE SOLUTIONS. WINTER-SPRING QTR.VERIFIEDGRADED A+ Introduction to Humanities 1. The nurse is caring for a client with a long leg cast. During discharge teaching about appropriate exercises for the affected extremity, the nurse should recommend A) Isometric B) Range of motion C) Aerobic D) Isotonic The correct answer is A: Isometric 2. The nurse is teaching parents about the treatment plan for a 2 weeks-old infant with Tetralogy of Fallot...

1. Your client attempted suicide with a medication overdose. Which intervention would be most effective in preventing an adolescent from attempting suicide again? a. Assessing his financial level b. Help him learn better problem -solving skills at school c. Coordinate involvement of a mental health provider to allow child to express feelings d. Encourage him to make more friends at his after-school job 2. The nurse evaluates teaching provided to a school age child and parents about the m...

Exam 2: NSG 434/ NSG434 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family Complete Review| Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- GCU Q: What is acute glomerulonephritis and its S/S? Answer: Inflammation of the glomeruli from a streptococcal illness -Weight gain -Mild proteinuria -Tea/soda colored pee -Abdominal pain -Fluid overload (HTN, edema, lung crackles, JVD) -Decreased urinary output -Signs of infection from streptococcal infection (high WBC ...

1 After suffering a heart attack, a middle-aged man is counseled to take a cholesterol-lowering medication. This is an example of a. primary prevention. b. secondary prevention. c. tertiary prevention .d. disease treatment. (Ans- c A patient has been exposed to meningococcal meningitis, but is not yet demonstrating signs of this disease. This stage of illness is called the _____ stage. a. prodromal b. latent c. sequela d. convalescence (Ans- b A patient with high blood pres...

Test Bank For Pathophysiology 7th Edition by Jacquelyn L. Banasik 1. C.Q. was recently exposed to group A hemolytic Streptococcus and subsequently developed a pharyngeal infection. His clinic examination reveals an oral temperature of 102.3F, skin rash, dysphagia, and reddened throat mucosa with multiple pustules. He complains of sore throat, malaise, and joint stiffness. A throat culture is positive for Streptococcus, and antibiotics have been prescribed. The etiology of C.Q.’s disease is ...

ATI RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B 1. A nurse is assessing a client who received 2 units of packed RBCs 48 hr. ago. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the therapy has been effective? a. Hemoglobin 14.9 g/dl b. WBC count 12000/mm3 c. Potassium 4.8 mEq/L d. BUN 18 mg/dl 2. A nurse working in an emergency department is triaging four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse recommend for treatment first? a. An older adult client w...

Which of the following behaviors indicates the highest potential for spreading infections among clients? The nurse: 1) disinfects dirty hands with antibacterial soap. 2) allows alcohol-based rub to dry for 10 seconds. 3) washes hands only after leaving each room. 4) uses cold water for medical asepsis. 2. What is the most frequent cause of the spread of infection among institutionalized patients? 1) Airborne microbes from other patients 2) Contact with contaminated equipment 3) Hands of...

Ch. 22 1. Mrs. Carter is admitted to the labor and birth unit. The lab results of her cervical culture for group B streptococcal were positive. What priority intervention will be initiated? A) Preparation for cesarean section to prevent exposure of the baby. B) Observation of the baby in newborn intensive care unit for 72 hours. C) Ampicillin or cefazolin intravenous is given before delivery. D) Culture of mother and baby within 24 hours after birth. Correct Answer-ANS: C Ch. 22 2...

Test Bank For Pathophysiology 7th Edition by Jacquelyn L Banasik Chapter 1-54-Grades A+-2023-2024 1. C.Q. was recently exposed to group A hemolytic Streptococcus and subsequently developed a pharyngeal infection. His clinic examination reveals an oral temperature of 102.3°F, skin rash, dysphagia, and reddened throat mucosa with multiple pustules. He complains of sore throat, malaise, and joint stiffness. A throat culture is positive for Streptococcus, and antibiotics have been prescrib...