NURS 6531 Final Exam 2023/2024 Walden University.docx

1. Which advantages are provided to the chronically ill patient by personal electronic monitoring devices? (Select all that apply.) a. Helps provide more patient control their health and lifestyle b. Eliminates need for regular medical and nursing follow-up visits c. Helps the early identification of patient health-related problems d. Helps health care providers in keeping track of the patient's health status e. Cost is often covered by Medicare - ANS: A, C, D, E 1. Which symptoms may occur with vestibular neuritis? (Select all that apply.) a. Disequilibrium b. Fever c. Hearing loss d. Nausea and vomiting e. Tinnitus - ANS: A, D, E Vestibular neuritis can cause severe vertigo, disequilibrium, nausea, vomiting, and tinnitus, but not fever or hearing loss. A 25-year-old patient has a tuberculosis (TB) skin test which reveals an area of induration of 12 mm. The patient is a recent immigrant from Mexico and lives in a homeless shelter. What is the recommended treatment for this patient? a. Administer the bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine b. Begin isoniazid (INH) preventive therapy c. Order isoniazid (INH) and Rifampin