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Nursing Care of Older Adult
A client with erythematous papules in the interdigital spaces reports severe itching at night. Which
insect is responsible for this condition? - ANSWER:Sarcoptes scabiei
What is the function of the dermis? - ANSWER:Provides cells for wound healing
For which illness should airborne precautions be implemented? - ANSWER:Chickenpox
A male client has discharge from the penis. Gonorrhea is suspected. To obtain a specimen for a culture,
what should the nurse do? - ANSWER:Swab the drainage directly from the urethra to obtain a specimen.
Which bacterial skin infections are caused by group A β-hemolytic streptococci? Select all that apply. -
ANSWER:impetigo
erysipelas
A client who is scheduled for a surgical resection of the colon and creation of a colostomy for a bowel
malignancy asks why preoperative antibiotics have been prescribed. The nurse explains that the primary
purpose is to do what? - ANSWER:Decrease bacteria in the intestines
A nurse who is admitting a newborn to the nursery observes a fetal scalp monitor site on the scalp.
Which complication should the nurse monitor this newborn for? - ANSWER:infection
A nurse is caring for a 13-year-old child who has an external fixation device on the leg. What is the
nurse's priority goal when providing pin care? - ANSWER:Preventing infection
Which sexually transmitted disease is caused by a virus? - ANSWER:genital warts
A child recovering from a severe asthma attack is given oral prednisone 15 mg twice daily. What is the
priority nursing intervention? - ANSWER:Preventing exposure of the child to infection
A client who sustained a burn injury involving 36% of the body surface area is receiving hydrotherapy.
Which is the best nursing intervention when providing wound care? - ANSWER:Use a consistent
approach to care and encourage participation.
Which skin infection is caused by bacteria? - ANSWER:Folliculitis
What are the symptoms of tuberculosis? Select all that apply. - ANSWER:fatigue
nausea
low-grade fever
The clinic nurse is planning care for a client found to have chlamydia. Which treatment should the nurse
plan to implement? - ANSWER:Administration of 1 g of azithromycin orally in a single dose
, A nurse is reviewing the laboratory reports of four clients. Which client's laboratory report indicates
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)? - ANSWER:client 3 - less than 200
A client comes to the clinic because of signs and symptoms of a respiratory infection. The client says to
the nurse, "How can I prevent my roommate from getting my cold?" What is the nurse's best response? -
ANSWER:"Cover your cough with your forearm."
Which laboratory test will be elevated in a client with inflammatory arthritis? - ANSWER:Erythrocyte
sedimentation rate (ESR)
Which conditions result in humoral immunity? Select all that apply. - ANSWER:Atopic diseases
Bacterial infection
Anaphylactic shock
A nurse is caring for a client with scabies. Which information about scabies should the nurse consider
when planning care for this client? - ANSWER:highly contagious
A client is concerned about contracting malaria while visiting relatives in Southeast Asia. What should
the nurse teach the client to avoid to prevent malaria? - ANSWER:mosquito bites
A nurse instructs a client with viral hepatitis about the type of diet that should be ingested. Which lunch
selected by the client indicates understanding about dietary principles associated with this diagnosis? -
ANSWER:Salad, sliced chicken sandwich, gelatin dessert
A client in a nursing home is diagnosed with urethritis. What should the nurse plan to do before initiating
antibiotic therapy prescribed by the primary healthcare provider? - ANSWER:Obtain a urine specimen for
culture and sensitivity.
A nurse is caring for a client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). What precautions should
the nurse take when caring for this client? - ANSWER:Use standard precautions.
A client being treated for influenza A (H1N1) is scheduled for a computed tomography (CT) scan. To
ensure client and visitor safety during transport, the nurse should take which precaution? -
ANSWER:Place a surgical mask on the client.
The laboratory report of a client reveals the presence of 350 cells/mm 3 (350 cells/uL) of CD4+ T-cell
count. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which stage of human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease is present in the client? - ANSWER:stage 2
A nurse finds the following (see image) upon assessment of a client. Which organism is responsible for
the condition that is illustrated in the image? - ANSWER:Treponema pallidum
Which medication class helps to prevent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) incorporating its genetic
material into the client's cell? - ANSWER:Integrase inhibitors
Which area in a client is most commonly affected by the skin condition given in the image? -
ANSWER:buttocks