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The nurse is assigned to multiple clients with fever. Taking a rectal temperature would be contraindicated in which of the following cases? Select all that apply.
- A. A client who had rectal surgery and a post-operative abscess
- B. A child who has pneumonia
- C. An older client who is post-myocardial infarction (MI)
- D. A teenager with leukemia, a neutrophil count of 500/microliter, and is receiving erythropoietin for anemia
- E. An adult patient with acute pancreatitis and has disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Rectal temperature is contraindicated in rectal surgery/abscess (due to trauma risk), neutropenia (infection risk), and DIC (bleeding risk). Pneumonia and post-MI do not contraindicate rectal measurement.
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Following a detailed conversation between a nurse and a client regarding autologous blood donations, which of the following statements, if made by the client, would indicate the need for additional education on the topic?
- A. Autologous donations require a health care provider's (HCP) order
- B. There is no age limitation for autologous blood donations
- C. I can begin autologous blood donations five weeks before my surgery date and continue up until 72 hours before surgery
- D. My autologous blood donation will be screened for infectious diseases
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: There are age limitations for autologous blood donations, typically excluding very young or elderly patients due to health risks. The other statements are correct: a provider’s order is required, donations can start five weeks and stop 72 hours before surgery, and blood is screened for infectious diseases.
The nurse is caring for a client with pulmonary tuberculosis. Which action should the nurse take?
- A. Place a box of disposable respirators inside the client's room.
- B. Remove alcohol-based sanitizers from the client's room.
- C. Assign the client to a private room with a positive airflow.
- D. Remove the portable fan from the client's bedside table.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Removing the portable fan prevents the spread of airborne Mycobacterium tuberculosis. A negative airflow room is required, and respirators should be stored outside the room.
The nurse is teaching a client about a vegan diet. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend for this diet? Select all that apply.
- A. Legumes
- B. Tofu
- C. Almonds
- D. Prunes
- E. Baked fish
- F. Grapefruit
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,F
Rationale: Vegan diets exclude animal products, so legumes, tofu, almonds, prunes, and grapefruit are suitable. Baked fish is not vegan.
Nurses’ Notes
1930 – Assessment completed
Peripheral pulses were all palpable. S1/S2 heart tones auscultated. No peripheral edema.
Lung sounds were clear in all fields. Client denied any cough or dyspnea. Respirations were regular and unlabored.
Bowel sounds were active in all quadrants, with no abdominal distention noted. Client only reports nausea after her prescribed acetaminophen-oxycodone.
Surgical incisions appeared approximated, reddened, and the surrounding area was hot to touch. Small amount of foul-smelling, purulent type of drainage was noted. The gauze dressing was changed, and a new gauze dressing was applied.
Client reported intermittent incisional pain of 3/10 described as ‘sore’. Vital Signs: Oral Temperature 100.4° F (38° C)
Pulse 93/minute
Respirations 18/minute
Blood pressure 111/69 mm Hg
O2 saturation 95% on room air
The nurse performs a physical assessment for a client three days post-operative following a radical hysterectomy.Select three (3) assessment and vital sign findings that are highly concerning.
- A. Incisional pain
- B. Approximated wounds
- C. Pulse rate
- D. Foul smelling drainage
- E. Nausea after pain medication
- F. Oral temperature
- G. Purulent wound drainage
Correct Answer: D,F,G
Rationale: This client is demonstrating signs and symptoms of a surgical site infection. The findings requiring follow-up include the foul-smelling drainage that is purulent. Further, this client also has a concern for their oral temperature as it is a clinical fever.
Findings that are not highly concerning include the client’s incisional pain which is described as sore and is intermittent. This is an expected finding following surgery. The wounds being approximated is an optimal finding. The client’s pulse is within normal limits. Finally, nausea after pain medication is a common side-effect.
The nurse is preparing to administer an enema to a client. Prior to administering this medication, the nurse should position this client
- A. Trendelenburg's position.
- B. Semi-Fowler's position.
- C. Left lateral position.
- D. Right lateral with the head of the bed lowered.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The left lateral position allows the enema solution to flow into the sigmoid colon via gravity. Other positions are less effective or impractical.