N125 HESI Adaptive Quizzing - Health
Assessment I |Questions with 100% Correct
Solutions
Which term would the nurse use in a report to describe the absence of menstrual
periods in a 35- year-old nonpregnant client?
A. Rhinorrhea
B. Meopause
C. Amenorrhea
D. Dyspareunia
C
Answer: Amenorrhea
Rationale: The absence of menstrual periods in a nonpregnant client younger than 55
years old is called amenorrhea. Rhinorrhea is an allergic state that is manifested by a
runny nose. Menopause is cessation of menstruation after 55 years of age. Dyspareunia
is pain during sexual intercourse.
The spouse of a client with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) received a tuberculin skin test.
The nurse examined the skin test and identified an area of induration greater than
10mm. Which response to this finding would the nurse implement?
A. No further action is required at this time.
B. Additional tests are necessary to determine infection status.
C. Immediately repeat the skin test for confirmation.
D. Results are positive, indicating an active infection.
,B
Answer: Additional tests are necessary to determine infection status.
Rationale: Additional tests are necessary to determine infection status.
A client with an induration of 5 mm or greater is considered positive. If there is repeated
close contact with a person diagnosed with pulmonary TB or if the client has a disease
causing decreased resistance, this requires further diagnostic study, such as x-rays and
sputum culture.
Which term describes the practice of placing clients with the same infection in a semi-
private room?
A. Isolating
B. Cohorting
C. Colonizing
D. Cross-referencing
B
Answer: Cohorting
Rationale: Cohorting is the practice of grouping clients who are colonized or infected
with the same pathogen. Isolating is limiting the exposure to individuals with an
infection. Colonizing refers to the development of an infection in the body. Cross-
referencing has nothing to do with an infectious process.
The nurse instructs the parents of an adolescent with asthma on how to reduce the
allergens in the child's bedroom The mother tells the nurse what she plans to do to
make the room hypoallergenic. Which idea indicates that further teaching is needed?
, A. Removing a stuffed animal collection
B. Storing off-season clothing in another room
C. Covering the mattress with a plastic slipcover
D. Using flat outdoor carpeting to cover hardwood floor
D
Answer: Using flat outdoor carpeting to cover hardwood floors
Rationale: Hardwood floors can be cleaned more easily than rugs can and are more
hypoallergenic than outdoor carpeting.
Which sexually transmitted infection causes condylomata acuminate?
A. Chlamydia
B. Gonorrhea
C. Herpes simplex
D. Human papillomavirus (HPV)
D
Answer: Human papillomavirus (HPV)
Rationale: Condylomata acuminate are genital warts that are caused by HPV. Genital
warts are not caused by chlamydia, gonorrhea, or herpes simplex.
Which criteria would the nurse consider when determining if an infection is a health
care-associated infection?
A. Originated primarily from an exogenous source
B. Is associated with a medication-resistant microorganism
Assessment I |Questions with 100% Correct
Solutions
Which term would the nurse use in a report to describe the absence of menstrual
periods in a 35- year-old nonpregnant client?
A. Rhinorrhea
B. Meopause
C. Amenorrhea
D. Dyspareunia
C
Answer: Amenorrhea
Rationale: The absence of menstrual periods in a nonpregnant client younger than 55
years old is called amenorrhea. Rhinorrhea is an allergic state that is manifested by a
runny nose. Menopause is cessation of menstruation after 55 years of age. Dyspareunia
is pain during sexual intercourse.
The spouse of a client with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) received a tuberculin skin test.
The nurse examined the skin test and identified an area of induration greater than
10mm. Which response to this finding would the nurse implement?
A. No further action is required at this time.
B. Additional tests are necessary to determine infection status.
C. Immediately repeat the skin test for confirmation.
D. Results are positive, indicating an active infection.
,B
Answer: Additional tests are necessary to determine infection status.
Rationale: Additional tests are necessary to determine infection status.
A client with an induration of 5 mm or greater is considered positive. If there is repeated
close contact with a person diagnosed with pulmonary TB or if the client has a disease
causing decreased resistance, this requires further diagnostic study, such as x-rays and
sputum culture.
Which term describes the practice of placing clients with the same infection in a semi-
private room?
A. Isolating
B. Cohorting
C. Colonizing
D. Cross-referencing
B
Answer: Cohorting
Rationale: Cohorting is the practice of grouping clients who are colonized or infected
with the same pathogen. Isolating is limiting the exposure to individuals with an
infection. Colonizing refers to the development of an infection in the body. Cross-
referencing has nothing to do with an infectious process.
The nurse instructs the parents of an adolescent with asthma on how to reduce the
allergens in the child's bedroom The mother tells the nurse what she plans to do to
make the room hypoallergenic. Which idea indicates that further teaching is needed?
, A. Removing a stuffed animal collection
B. Storing off-season clothing in another room
C. Covering the mattress with a plastic slipcover
D. Using flat outdoor carpeting to cover hardwood floor
D
Answer: Using flat outdoor carpeting to cover hardwood floors
Rationale: Hardwood floors can be cleaned more easily than rugs can and are more
hypoallergenic than outdoor carpeting.
Which sexually transmitted infection causes condylomata acuminate?
A. Chlamydia
B. Gonorrhea
C. Herpes simplex
D. Human papillomavirus (HPV)
D
Answer: Human papillomavirus (HPV)
Rationale: Condylomata acuminate are genital warts that are caused by HPV. Genital
warts are not caused by chlamydia, gonorrhea, or herpes simplex.
Which criteria would the nurse consider when determining if an infection is a health
care-associated infection?
A. Originated primarily from an exogenous source
B. Is associated with a medication-resistant microorganism
