The nurse is caring for a client who is admitted with histoplasmosis. What drug is most likely to be prescribed for this client?
- A. Penicillin
- B. Chloromycetin
- C. Streptomycin
- D. Amphotericin B
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Amphotericin B is the primary antifungal drug used to treat histoplasmosis.
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Which of the following statements are incorrect about discharge teaching that you would provide to a patient with COPD? Select-all-that-apply:
- A. It is best to eat three large meals a day that are relatively low in calories.'
- B. Avoid going outside during extremely hot or cold days.'
- C. It is important to receive the Pneumovax vaccine annually.'
- D. Smoking cessation can help improve your symptoms.'
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Eating small, frequent meals (not three large meals, A) prevents diaphragm compression, and Pneumovax is not annual but given once or as per guidelines. Avoiding extreme weather and smoking cessation are correct.
Which pulse oximetry reading indicates to the nurse that the client has normal tissue oxygenation?
- A. 80 to 90 mm Hg
- B. 95 to 100 mm Hg
- C. 80% to 85%
- D. 95% to 100%
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A pulse oximetry reading of 95% to 100% indicates normal tissue oxygenation, reflecting adequate oxygen saturation.
The charge nurse receives morning laboratory and respiratory data on the clients. Which data requires immediate intervention?
- A. ABG results of pH 7.35, Paco2 56, Hco3 29, Pao2 78 for a client diagnosed with COPD.
- B. Pulse oximetry reading of 89% on a two-day postsurgical total knee replacement client.
- C. Hgb of 9 g/dL and Hct of 28% on a client who is receiving the second unit of blood.
- D. B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) of 100 on a client diagnosed with stage 4 congestive heart failure.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: SpO2 89% post
The influenza vaccine is in short supply. Which group of clients would the public health nurse consider priority when administering the vaccine?
- A. Elderly and chronically ill clients.
- B. Child-care workers and children less than four (4) years of age.
- C. Hospital chaplains and health-care workers.
- D. Schoolteachers and students living in a dormitory.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elderly and chronically ill (A) are at highest risk for flu complications, prioritizing them. Child-care workers/children (B), chaplains/HCWs (C), and teachers/students (D) are secondary.
The nurse is planning the care of a client diagnosed with pneumonia and writes a problem of 'impaired gas exchange.' Which is an expected outcome for this problem?
- A. Performs chest physiotherapy three (3) times a day.
- B. Able to complete activities of daily living.
- C. Ambulates in the hall several times during each shift.
- D. Alert and oriented to person, place, time, and events.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Alert/oriented status (D) indicates improved oxygenation from resolved gas exchange impairment. Physiotherapy (A) is an intervention, ADLs (B) and ambulation (C) are secondary outcomes.