NUR 176 Final With 100% Correct Answers 2023

Patient with RA shows need for further teaching when? They state they must avoid ALL alcohol Patient has a butterfly rash, numbness in arms (Lupus) which labs would the LPN expect? ANA, CRP 30 yr old with DM type 2, glucose of 280 BEFORE breakfast. Which symptom would the LPN see? Polyuria Patient with HIV, LPN would report what finding to the RN? Open lesions Patient states they were stung by a bee, their neighbor was stung by a bee before and suffered a reaction. Pt has fear they might experience the same. What question will the LPN ask? Have you been stung by bees before? Early sign of ICP? Mental status change What assessment question is most important regarding contact dermatitis? What was the patient exposed to? Shingles (Viral) What statements ensures education was effective? Body will NOT be immune because they had the chicken pox Regarding RA, What will LPN include in their teaching? This can attack many of the bodies organs as it progresses Mom has HIV, 6 mo old baby is asymptomatic, What is the best nurse response? Won't know for sure if baby has HIV until 18 months Kaposi Sarcoma and Pneumocystitis Pneumonia (Think AIDS), Which test will be ordered? Viral load count Skin assessment upon admission- which finding describes melanoma? Indication of malignant cells Patient with dementia is pounding on the table, shouting and is difficult to redirect- What action does the LPN take? Remove the abundant stimuli Patient with DM type 1- How do they prevent lipohypertrophy? Rotate injection sites Treatment for Herpes? Acyclovir Patient is HIV+ and is having difficulty swallowing, white patches in the mouth/throat, what should you do? Give the patient a straw for drinks Someone has a neuro condition, we use transmission precautions for what condition? bacterial meningitis What teaching needs prioritized for the patient with Herpes? Take acyclovir in the first 72 hours after an outbreak HIV education on diet High protein, High calorie, High Potassium, High Carb (All HIGH) Patient had a stroke and has dysphagia, potential for aspiration while eating/drinking- What action does the LPN take while feeding? thicken liquids Patient has HIV, What education would you give on Multi-drug treatments? Multiple drugs are used in order to not develop a resistance to any What intervention is priority for wound care of a patient with Herpes Simplex ulcers? Aseptic cleaning Upon assessment, Nurse observes lice in hair, what does nurse say for patient education? wash hair frequently dry with high heat Patient who is a prostitute and IV drug user needs further teaching when? They think wearing a condom won't help