2026 Update) Health Assessment |
Questions with Verified Answers &
Rationale | Grade A| 100% Correct -Fortis.
Question:
The nurse is collecting data from several clients at the clinic. Which client
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does the nurse determine is most likely receive the Zostavax vaccine for
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the prevention of shingles?
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A. 24-year old client that will be traveling out of the country
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B. 6-month-old infant having surgery to repair a cleft lip
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C. 62-year-old client that had a mild case of shingles 4 years previously
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D. 38-year-old pregnant client that has gestational diabetes?
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Answer:
C. 62-year-old client that had a mild case of shingles 4 years previously
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Explanation: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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recommends that anyone 60 years of age or older receive the shingles
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vaccine, even if they have had a previous case of shingles to prevent
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reoccurrence of the virus. The other clients are not at greater risk for the
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development of shingles. i,- i,-
,Question:
The nurse is preparing to perform wound care for a client. What action
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should the nurse prioritize before changing the dressing?
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A. put on gloves
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B. wash hands thoroughly
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C. slowly remove the soiled dressing
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D. observe the dressing for the amount, type, and odor of drainage?
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Answer:
B. wash hands thoroughly
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Explanation: The first thing the nurse must do is wash hands. Putting on
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gloves, removing the dressing, and observing the drainage are all parts of
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the dressing change procedure that come after hand washing.
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Question:
The nurse is reinforcing education to parents of an infant about burn
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prevention. Which instructions should be reinforced regarding burns from
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tap water?
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A. Set the water-heater temperature at 130° F (54.4° C) or less.
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B. Run the hot water first, then adjust the temperature with cold water.
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C. Before putting the infant in the tub, test the water with a hand.
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D. Supervise an infant in the bathroom, only leaving the infant for a few
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C. Before putting the infant in the tub, test the water with a hand.
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Explanation: Instruct the parents to fill the tub with water first, then test all
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of the water in the tub with a hand for hot spots. The cold water should
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be run first and then adjusted with hot water. Water heaters should be set
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at 120° F (48.9° C). Never leave a infant alone in the bathroom, even for a
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second.
Question:
When planning care for a client with burns on the upper torso, which
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nursing diagnosis should take the highest priority?
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A. Ineffective airway clearance related to edema of the respiratory
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passages
B. Impaired physical mobility related to the disease process
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C. Impaired skin integrity related to disease process
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D. Risk for infection related to breaks in the skin?
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Answer:
A. Ineffective airway clearance related to edema of the respiratory
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passages
Explanation: When caring for a client with upper torso burns, the nurse's
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primary goal is to maintain respiratory integrity. Therefore, Ineffective
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airway clearance related to edema of the respiratory passages should take
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the highest priority. Impaired physical mobility related to the disease
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, process is not appropriate because burns are not a disease. Impaired skin
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integrity related to disease process is not the priority and Risk for
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infection related to breaks in the skin may be appropriate, but they do not
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command a higher priority than Ineffective airway clearance because they
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do not reflect immediately life-threatening problems.
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Question:
A client with atopic dermatitis is prescribed medication for
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photochemotherapy. After administering medication for i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
photochemotherapy, the nurse determines that the client understands the i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
instructions based on which client statements? Select all that apply.
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A. "I must protect my skin and eyes from natural sunlight for 12 hours
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after taking this medication."
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B. "I will need to wear wraparound ultraviolet-protective sunglasses both
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indoors and outdoors, from the moment I take the medication until
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C. "I will need to wear protective-wear wraparound ultraviolet-protective
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sunglasses after dark if I am under fluorescent lighting."
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D. "As long as I am inside behind a window glass I will not need to wear
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my protective glasses."
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E. "I will need to wear broad-spectrum sunscreen if I am outside."?
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Answer:
A. "I must protect my skin and eyes from natural sunlight for 12 hours
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after taking this medication."
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B. "I will need to wear wraparound ultraviolet-protective sunglasses both
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indoors and outdoors, from the moment I take the medication until
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nightfall on the treatment day." i,- i,- i,- i,-