Which vaccination should not be given to HIV sufferers?
- A. ADT
- B. Pneumococcal
- C. MMR
- D. DPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: MMR's live HIV's immune slump says no, unlike ADT, pneumococcal, DPT, or dead polio's safety. Nurses nix live shots, a chronic viral risk dodge.
You may also like to solve these questions
For a patient who is receiving chemotherapy, which laboratory result is of particular importance?
- A. WBC
- B. PT and PTT
- C. Electrolytes
- D. BUN
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chemotherapy suppresses bone marrow, slashing white blood cell counts especially neutrophils heightening infection risk, making WBC monitoring paramount. Low counts trigger protective measures or treatment holds, directly tied to therapy's myelosuppressive core. PT and PTT track clotting, relevant for bleeding but less immediate. Electrolytes matter for overall status, but imbalances aren't chemotherapy's primary threat. BUN reflects kidney function, indirectly affected by some drugs, not the frontline concern. WBC's critical drop demands swift action fevers in neutropenia are emergencies underscoring its priority in safeguarding patients through treatment's immune-compromising phases.
A 79 year old woman is told by his GP that she has postural hypertension. Which of the following BP is she likely to be having?
- A. A drop of 15 mmHg/10 mmHg within 3 minutes of standing
- B. A drop of 17 mmHg/10 mmHg within 3 minutes of standing
- C. A drop of 21 mmHg/10 mmHg within 3 minutes of standing
- D. A rise of 5 mmHg/10 mmHg within 3 minutes of standing
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Postural hypotension 21/10 drop flags, not rises or mild dips. Nurses catch this chronic stand slip (assuming typo meant hypotension).
In which illness can hydrophobia be seen?
- A. tetanus
- B. malaria
- C. rabies
- D. EBV
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hydrophobia rabies' brain hates water, not tetanus' clench, malaria's sweat, EBV's glands, or HSV's sores. Nurses clock this chronic rabies red flag.
A nurse in the oncology clinic is providing preoperative education to a client just diagnosed with cancer. The client has been scheduled for surgery in 3 days. What action by the nurse is best?
- A. Call the client at home the next day to review teaching.
- B. Give the client information about a cancer support group.
- C. Provide all the preoperative instructions in writing.
- D. Reassure the client that surgery will be over soon.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A new cancer diagnosis combined with the urgency of surgery in three days can overwhelm a client, impairing their ability to process and retain preoperative instructions due to emotional stress and anxiety. Calling the client the next day to review teaching allows the nurse to reinforce key points, answer questions, and ensure comprehension when the client may be calmer and more receptive. While providing written instructions is helpful, it assumes literacy and may not address immediate confusion or emotional barriers. Offering support group information is valuable for long-term coping but doesn't prioritize the urgent need for surgical preparation. Reassuring the client that surgery will be over soon dismisses their concerns and doesn't enhance understanding. The follow-up call is the best action, as it aligns with adult learning principles and nursing's role in ensuring informed consent and readiness, reducing perioperative risks and anxiety for the client.
Question: Which statement applies to glucose measurement in a central laboratory? Statement 1: Glucose values are normally determined in venous blood. Statement 2: Glucose values are given in plasma values. Which answer is correct?
- A. Both statements are correct
- B. Both statements are incorrect
- C. Statement 1 is correct; statement 2 is incorrect
- D. Statement 1 is incorrect; statement 2 is correct
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lab glucose venous blood, plasma read, both true, a chronic standard nurses trust.