NURS 327: EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!!
The nurse is presenting a community lecture about STIs, and emphasizes that some
STIs are easily cured with early and adequate treatment. Which is not among these
easily treated diseases? - ANSWER Genital Herpes
After teaching a group of students about sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the
instructor determines that additional teaching is necessary when the students
identify which STI as curable with treatment? - ANSWER Genital Herpes
Which intervention should a nurse perform after administering an injection of
penicillin to a client with an infection? - ANSWER Make the client wait at least 30
minutes before leaving
The six elements necessary for infection include a causative organism, a reservoir
of available organisms, a portal or mode of exit from the reservoir, a mode of
transmission from reservoir to host, a susceptible host, and - ANSWER mode of
entry into the host
Which organism is responsible for impetigo? - ANSWER Staphylococcus aureus
A client with syphilis is to receive penicillin G benzathine 1.2 million units IM as a
single dose. The pharmacy supplies the medication, which is labeled as 2.4 million
units/4 mL. How many milliliters would the nurse administer? Enter the number
ONLY. - ANSWER 2
Which of the following is the most effective treatment for trichomoniasis? -
ANSWER Flagyl
,The nurse is caring for a group of clients at a public health clinic. Which sexually
transmitted disease would the nurse focus the client education on curative goals? -
ANSWER Chlamydia
A client comes to the emergency department complaining of sudden onset of
diarrhea, anorexia, malaise, cough, headache, and recurrent chills. Based on the
client's history and physical findings, the physician suspects legionnaires' disease.
While awaiting diagnostic test results, the client is admitted to the facility and
started on antibiotic therapy. What's the drug of choice for treating legionnaires'
disease? - ANSWER Azithromycin (Zithromax)
The nurse recognizes what groups of people are at an increased risk for infection?
Select all that apply. - ANSWER Debilitated clients
Older adults
Clients with impaired skin
Which term refers to a state of microorganisms being present within a host without
causing host interference or interaction? - ANSWER Colonization
The nurse is providing care to a client who has been diagnosed with gonorrhea.
The nurse also prepares the client for treatment of which of the following? -
ANSWER Chlamydia
A nurse is preparing a presentation for a local community group in a small rural
area about hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. Which of the following would the
nurse suggest as a major prevention strategy? - ANSWER Eliminating rodent food
sources in areas near humans
Which of the following describes microorganisms present without host interference
or interaction? - ANSWER Colonization
The nurse is seeing a client in the community health clinic who reports finding
"sores" in the mouth. On assessment, the nurse notes the lesions appear flat, flesh
colored and papillary. What should the nurse do next? - ANSWER Obtain a health
history that includes inquiring about sexual health practices
, A client is admitted with bacterial meningitis. Which hospital room is the best
choice for this client? - ANSWER An isolation room three doors from the nurses'
station
You work on a long-term care unit. In the last two weeks more than half the clients
on your unit have been diagnosed with gastroenteritis. What is the most likely
reason? - ANSWER The infection is being transmitted by healthcare personnel.
The nurse is teaching students about the West Nile virus. Which statement by the
nurse is accurate? - ANSWER "There is no treatment for West Nile virus
infection."
A nurse has heard that there have been three cases of pertussis in the community
and wants to make sure his or her inoculations are up to date. What action should
the nurse take? - ANSWER Have a single-dose Tdap administered.
The nurse is talking to a client who has come to the doctor's office to ensure that
the client's sexually transmitted infection (STI) has been successfully treated.
Which statement by the client requires further instruction? - ANSWER "It's great
that I don't have to worry about having this infection again because I'm now
immune to it."
The nurse is providing education to a client who has been diagnosed with
trichomoniasis. When providing information about metronidazole, what should the
nurse be certain to include? - ANSWER "You will need to avoid alcohol during
treatment and for 3 days after the medication is complete."
Clients who have received corticosteroids preoperatively are at risk for which type
of insufficiency? - ANSWER Adrenal
Nursing students are reviewing information about sexually transmitted infections
(STIs). They demonstrate a need for additional review when they identify which of
the following as an example? - ANSWER Shigella
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!!
The nurse is presenting a community lecture about STIs, and emphasizes that some
STIs are easily cured with early and adequate treatment. Which is not among these
easily treated diseases? - ANSWER Genital Herpes
After teaching a group of students about sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the
instructor determines that additional teaching is necessary when the students
identify which STI as curable with treatment? - ANSWER Genital Herpes
Which intervention should a nurse perform after administering an injection of
penicillin to a client with an infection? - ANSWER Make the client wait at least 30
minutes before leaving
The six elements necessary for infection include a causative organism, a reservoir
of available organisms, a portal or mode of exit from the reservoir, a mode of
transmission from reservoir to host, a susceptible host, and - ANSWER mode of
entry into the host
Which organism is responsible for impetigo? - ANSWER Staphylococcus aureus
A client with syphilis is to receive penicillin G benzathine 1.2 million units IM as a
single dose. The pharmacy supplies the medication, which is labeled as 2.4 million
units/4 mL. How many milliliters would the nurse administer? Enter the number
ONLY. - ANSWER 2
Which of the following is the most effective treatment for trichomoniasis? -
ANSWER Flagyl
,The nurse is caring for a group of clients at a public health clinic. Which sexually
transmitted disease would the nurse focus the client education on curative goals? -
ANSWER Chlamydia
A client comes to the emergency department complaining of sudden onset of
diarrhea, anorexia, malaise, cough, headache, and recurrent chills. Based on the
client's history and physical findings, the physician suspects legionnaires' disease.
While awaiting diagnostic test results, the client is admitted to the facility and
started on antibiotic therapy. What's the drug of choice for treating legionnaires'
disease? - ANSWER Azithromycin (Zithromax)
The nurse recognizes what groups of people are at an increased risk for infection?
Select all that apply. - ANSWER Debilitated clients
Older adults
Clients with impaired skin
Which term refers to a state of microorganisms being present within a host without
causing host interference or interaction? - ANSWER Colonization
The nurse is providing care to a client who has been diagnosed with gonorrhea.
The nurse also prepares the client for treatment of which of the following? -
ANSWER Chlamydia
A nurse is preparing a presentation for a local community group in a small rural
area about hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. Which of the following would the
nurse suggest as a major prevention strategy? - ANSWER Eliminating rodent food
sources in areas near humans
Which of the following describes microorganisms present without host interference
or interaction? - ANSWER Colonization
The nurse is seeing a client in the community health clinic who reports finding
"sores" in the mouth. On assessment, the nurse notes the lesions appear flat, flesh
colored and papillary. What should the nurse do next? - ANSWER Obtain a health
history that includes inquiring about sexual health practices
, A client is admitted with bacterial meningitis. Which hospital room is the best
choice for this client? - ANSWER An isolation room three doors from the nurses'
station
You work on a long-term care unit. In the last two weeks more than half the clients
on your unit have been diagnosed with gastroenteritis. What is the most likely
reason? - ANSWER The infection is being transmitted by healthcare personnel.
The nurse is teaching students about the West Nile virus. Which statement by the
nurse is accurate? - ANSWER "There is no treatment for West Nile virus
infection."
A nurse has heard that there have been three cases of pertussis in the community
and wants to make sure his or her inoculations are up to date. What action should
the nurse take? - ANSWER Have a single-dose Tdap administered.
The nurse is talking to a client who has come to the doctor's office to ensure that
the client's sexually transmitted infection (STI) has been successfully treated.
Which statement by the client requires further instruction? - ANSWER "It's great
that I don't have to worry about having this infection again because I'm now
immune to it."
The nurse is providing education to a client who has been diagnosed with
trichomoniasis. When providing information about metronidazole, what should the
nurse be certain to include? - ANSWER "You will need to avoid alcohol during
treatment and for 3 days after the medication is complete."
Clients who have received corticosteroids preoperatively are at risk for which type
of insufficiency? - ANSWER Adrenal
Nursing students are reviewing information about sexually transmitted infections
(STIs). They demonstrate a need for additional review when they identify which of
the following as an example? - ANSWER Shigella
