By providing measures to reduce skin breakdown, how does the nurse break the
chain of infection?
- A. Sterilizing the area to reduce the reservoir risk
- B. Maintaining the integrity of a portal of entry
- C. Creating a reservoir to decrease the risk of infection
- D. Creating a susceptible host
Correct Answer: B
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A client is in skeletal traction. With the nurse's assessment, it is noted that the
pairs appear red, swollen and there is purulent drainage. What action does the
nurse take first?
- A. Collect a culture of the purulent fluid
- B. Cleanse the skin around the pins
- C. Administer an antibiotic
- D. Instruct the client to complete exercise of the affected extremity
Correct Answer: A
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The nurse is teaching a client with debilitating rheumatoid arthritis about home safety. Which statement should the nurse include?
- A. "My grandfather always had problems with his arthritis, and he would tell me that it is better to be more stoic and not let pain interrupt your life"?
- B. "There are many adaptive devices such as grab bars, reaching tools, grasping devices, and adaptive silverware available that may help you."?
- C. "Place throw rugs throughout your home. You will enjoy how pretty they are, and you can use them to cover up power cords, so you do not trip on them."?
- D. "Lack of home safety may be an issue of compliance. Are you being compliant with your medication?"?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B. This statement is the most appropriate because it focuses on providing practical solutions to enhance the client's safety at home while managing rheumatoid arthritis. Adaptive devices like grab bars, reaching tools, grasping devices, and adaptive silverware can help the client maintain independence and prevent accidents. Choice A is incorrect as it does not provide practical advice on home safety but rather a personal anecdote. Choice C is incorrect as throw rugs can pose a tripping hazard instead of enhancing safety. Choice D is also incorrect as it does not directly address home safety measures but rather shifts the focus to medication compliance.
Most adults with human immunodeficiency virus will exhibit which of the
following laboratory values?
- A. Higher than normal number of CD4+ T-cells and CD8+ T-cells are normal
- B. Lower than normal number of CD4+ T-cells and higher than normal CD8+ T-cells
- C. Higher than normal number of CD4+ T-cells and CD8+ T-cells are low
- D. Lower than normal number of CD4+ T-cells and CD8+ T-cells are normal
Correct Answer: D
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The client with RA complains of intensely dry eyes. What does the nurse
suspect?
- A. Systemic sclerosis
- B. Sjogren's syndrome
- C. Chron's disease
- D. Discoid lupus
Correct Answer: B
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A nurse is caring for a client who has methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus
aureus (MRSA) in an abdominal wound. The nurse prepares to enter the room
to check the client's pulse. What personal protective equipment (PPE) should
the nurse don?
- A. PAPR mask
- B. Sterile gloves
- C. Gown
- D. Surgical mask
Correct Answer: C
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