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Which of the following clients require airborne precautions?
- A. a client with fever, chills, vomiting, and diarrhea
- B. a client suspected of varicella (chickenpox)
- C. a client with abdominal pain and purpura
- D. a client diagnosed with AIDS
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chickenpox (varicella) is an acute, infectious, airborne illness that requires others in direct contact to wear a respirator mask.
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A client begins bleeding from the site of a previous arterial blood gas draw on the right wrist. What should the nurse do first?
- A. Check the blood count.
- B. Apply pressure to the site.
- C. Document the bleeding.
- D. Monitor the bleeding.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: If a client begins bleeding from the site of a previous arterial blood gas draw on the right wrist, the nurse should first apply pressure to the site. This prevents further bleeding. The remaining choices can be performed later.
A Roman Catholic client is preparing to have magnetic resonance imaging. He wants to wear his metal crucifix pendant while he is receiving the test. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
- A. Because it gives you comfort, you may wear it
- B. It is a violation of religious rights to forbid it
- C. I am sorry, but it is not safe for you to wear the crucifix during this test
- D. You may wear it because it is important to you
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: No metal objects, including religious pendants, can be worn during MRI due to safety risks from the strong magnet. Alternative spiritual support should be offered.
Which of the following lab values is associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease?
- A. high HDL cholesterol
- B. low HDL cholesterol
- C. low total cholesterol
- D. low triglycerides
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High HDL cholesterol and low LDL cholesterol are associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease.
A patient has a history of cardiac arrhythmia. A nurse has been ordered to give 2 units of blood to this patient. The nurse should take which of the following actions?
- A. Prep the patient with pain medication.
- B. Notify the patient's family about the procedure via the telephone.
- C. Decrease the temperature of the blood to be given.
- D. Increase the temperature of the blood to be given.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Warming the blood will reduce the risk of additional cardiac arrhythmia.
In a disaster situation, the nurse assessing a diabetic client on insulin assesses for all of the following except:
- A. diabetic signs and symptoms
- B. nutritional status
- C. bleeding problems
- D. availability of insulin
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bleeding problems are not typically associated with diabetes management. Assessing diabetic symptoms, nutritional status, and insulin availability are critical to ensure glycemic control in a disaster.