Medical surgical Nursing Cases and Answers

Medical surgical Nursing Cases and Answers 5.You are caring for a client who is on mechanical ventilation. Which of the following interventions should you perform? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. 1) Check arterial blood gases and assess respiratory status about 30 minutes after setup. 2) Maintain the patient in a recumbent position (head of the bed all the way down). 3) Drain the condensate from the ventilator tubing into the humidifier. 4) Give sedatives or anti-anxiety drugs as needed. 5) Reposition the patient every 1 to 2 hours. 6) Moisten the lips with a cool, damp cloth and water-based lubricant. - CORRECT ANSWERA client admitted with bacterial meningitis must be transported to the radiology department for a repeat computed tomography scan of the head. His level of consciousness is decreased, and he requires nasopharyngeal suctioning before transport. Which infection control measures are best when caring for this client? A)Use standard precautions, which require gloves for suctioning. B)Put on gloves, a mask, and eye protection during suctioning, and then apply a mask to the client's face for transport. C)Take no special precautions for this client. D)Put on gloves, a mask, and eye protection. - CORRECT ANSWER-B) Bacterial meningitis is spread through contact with infected droplets. The nurse should wear gloves, a mask, and eye protection when suctioning the client. Additionally, the client should wear a mask when out of the isolation room for diagnostic testing. Standard precautions don't adequately protect staff and other clients from bacterial meningitis.