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The parents of an adolescent client ask the nurse why the meningiococcal
conjugate vaccine is recommended before attending college. Which of the
following statements best explains the reason why college-aged students
should receive this vaccine?
Select one:
a. Upper respiratory infections are more common on college campuses.
b. Adults who contract meningitis rarely have complications from it.
c. Living in a dormitory increases the risk of exposure to the disease.
d. Receiving the vaccine provides guaranteed immunity to the disease. - ANSWER
c. Living in a dormitory increases the risk of exposure to the disease.
Rational: Living in close quarters, like dormitories or barracks, greatly increases
the risk of being exposed to meningococcal pneumonia. Other risk factors include
travel to a country where the disease is endemic, biologists who work with the
organism and clients who have no spleen function (and consequently are
immunosuppressed).
A nurse is instructing a client with a right fractured tibia on the correct
technique for using a three-point gait with crutches. Which of the following
should be included in teaching?
,Select one:
a. Weight is placed on both legs, and crutches are placed one stride in front
and then legs swing to the crutches.
b. Weight is distributed on both crutches and then on the unaffected leg with
the sequence being repeated.
c. Partial weight is placed on the right foot moving the crutch at the same time
as the right leg.
d. Weight is evenly distributed, with each leg being moved alternately with the
opposing crutch. - ANSWER b. Weight is distributed on both crutches and then on
the unaffected leg with the sequence being repeated.
Rational: Three point gait requires the client to bear all of the weight on one foot.
The affected leg does not touch the ground.
A nurse is educating a parent of a newborn about safety measures. Which of
the following statements made by the client would indicate a need for further
teaching?
Select one:
a. "I should never leave my baby unattended with pets or other children."
b. "Once my baby begins to roll over it is okay to use a small pillow in the crib."
c. "My baby's car seat should be in the back seat facing backwards."
d. "I should always support my baby's head when I pick him up." - ANSWER b.
"Once my baby begins to roll over it is okay to use a small pillow in the crib."
, Rational: It is never safe to have a pillow or a soft surface in the crib because
of the danger of suffocation.
A nurse is providing a tour of the labor and delivery unit to expectant parents.
Which statement made by the mother indicates a need for further education?
Select one:
a. "We will request to see picture identification badges for all facility staff who
care for our baby."
b. "When the baby is born, my thumb print will be taken along with the baby's
footprint."
c. "When the baby is returned to us from the nursery, we should check the baby's
identification band."
d. "We will need to remove the baby's ankle identification band during diaper
changes." - ANSWER d. "We will need to remove the baby's ankle identification
band during diaper changes."
Rational: This statement indicates a need for further education. The mother,
newborn, and significant other are identified by plastic identification bands with
permanent locks that must be cut to be removed. Per most hospitals' policies,
newborns will be provided with both ankle and armband identification. These
identification bands should not be removed for any reason until the newborn is
discharged from the hospital.
A client with pneumonia has an oxygen saturation of 85%, heart rate of 88,
respiratory rate of 22, and blood pressure of 132/88. Which of the following is
the priority nursing intervention?
Select one:
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The parents of an adolescent client ask the nurse why the meningiococcal
conjugate vaccine is recommended before attending college. Which of the
following statements best explains the reason why college-aged students
should receive this vaccine?
Select one:
a. Upper respiratory infections are more common on college campuses.
b. Adults who contract meningitis rarely have complications from it.
c. Living in a dormitory increases the risk of exposure to the disease.
d. Receiving the vaccine provides guaranteed immunity to the disease. - ANSWER
c. Living in a dormitory increases the risk of exposure to the disease.
Rational: Living in close quarters, like dormitories or barracks, greatly increases
the risk of being exposed to meningococcal pneumonia. Other risk factors include
travel to a country where the disease is endemic, biologists who work with the
organism and clients who have no spleen function (and consequently are
immunosuppressed).
A nurse is instructing a client with a right fractured tibia on the correct
technique for using a three-point gait with crutches. Which of the following
should be included in teaching?
,Select one:
a. Weight is placed on both legs, and crutches are placed one stride in front
and then legs swing to the crutches.
b. Weight is distributed on both crutches and then on the unaffected leg with
the sequence being repeated.
c. Partial weight is placed on the right foot moving the crutch at the same time
as the right leg.
d. Weight is evenly distributed, with each leg being moved alternately with the
opposing crutch. - ANSWER b. Weight is distributed on both crutches and then on
the unaffected leg with the sequence being repeated.
Rational: Three point gait requires the client to bear all of the weight on one foot.
The affected leg does not touch the ground.
A nurse is educating a parent of a newborn about safety measures. Which of
the following statements made by the client would indicate a need for further
teaching?
Select one:
a. "I should never leave my baby unattended with pets or other children."
b. "Once my baby begins to roll over it is okay to use a small pillow in the crib."
c. "My baby's car seat should be in the back seat facing backwards."
d. "I should always support my baby's head when I pick him up." - ANSWER b.
"Once my baby begins to roll over it is okay to use a small pillow in the crib."
, Rational: It is never safe to have a pillow or a soft surface in the crib because
of the danger of suffocation.
A nurse is providing a tour of the labor and delivery unit to expectant parents.
Which statement made by the mother indicates a need for further education?
Select one:
a. "We will request to see picture identification badges for all facility staff who
care for our baby."
b. "When the baby is born, my thumb print will be taken along with the baby's
footprint."
c. "When the baby is returned to us from the nursery, we should check the baby's
identification band."
d. "We will need to remove the baby's ankle identification band during diaper
changes." - ANSWER d. "We will need to remove the baby's ankle identification
band during diaper changes."
Rational: This statement indicates a need for further education. The mother,
newborn, and significant other are identified by plastic identification bands with
permanent locks that must be cut to be removed. Per most hospitals' policies,
newborns will be provided with both ankle and armband identification. These
identification bands should not be removed for any reason until the newborn is
discharged from the hospital.
A client with pneumonia has an oxygen saturation of 85%, heart rate of 88,
respiratory rate of 22, and blood pressure of 132/88. Which of the following is
the priority nursing intervention?
Select one:
