NUR2214 Module 5 Questions with Verified
Correct Answers
A client with erythematous papules in the interdigital spaces reports severe itching at
night. Which insect is responsible for this condition?
Sarcoptes scabiei
What is the function of the dermis?
Provides cells for wound healing
For which illness should airborne precautions be implemented?
Chickenpox
A male client has discharge from the penis. Gonorrhea is suspected. To obtain a
specimen for a culture, what should the nurse do?
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.
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?
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?
,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?
Preventing infection
Which sexually transmitted disease is caused by a virus?
genital warts
A child recovering from a severe asthma attack is given oral prednisone 15 mg twice
daily. What is the priority nursing intervention?
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?
Use a consistent approach to care and encourage participation.
Which skin infection is caused by bacteria?
Folliculitis
What are the symptoms of tuberculosis? Select all that apply.
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?
, 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)?
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?
"Cover your cough with your forearm."
Which laboratory test will be elevated in a client with inflammatory arthritis?
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
Which conditions result in humoral immunity? Select all that apply.
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?
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?
mosquito bites
Correct Answers
A client with erythematous papules in the interdigital spaces reports severe itching at
night. Which insect is responsible for this condition?
Sarcoptes scabiei
What is the function of the dermis?
Provides cells for wound healing
For which illness should airborne precautions be implemented?
Chickenpox
A male client has discharge from the penis. Gonorrhea is suspected. To obtain a
specimen for a culture, what should the nurse do?
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.
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?
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?
,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?
Preventing infection
Which sexually transmitted disease is caused by a virus?
genital warts
A child recovering from a severe asthma attack is given oral prednisone 15 mg twice
daily. What is the priority nursing intervention?
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?
Use a consistent approach to care and encourage participation.
Which skin infection is caused by bacteria?
Folliculitis
What are the symptoms of tuberculosis? Select all that apply.
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?
, 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)?
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?
"Cover your cough with your forearm."
Which laboratory test will be elevated in a client with inflammatory arthritis?
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
Which conditions result in humoral immunity? Select all that apply.
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?
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?
mosquito bites
