NUR340 Final Exam
Which diseases are vaccine-preventable? (Select all that apply)
A. Varicella
B. Influenza
C. Smallpox
D. West Nile virus
E. Measles - - A. Varicella
B. Influenza
C. Smallpox
E. Measles
Which condition is considered communicable?
A. Obesity
B. Neurofibromatosis
C. Glaucoma
D. Malaria - - D. Malaria
Which situation is true concerning a patient diagnosed with latent tuberculosis (TB)?
(Select all that apply)
A. Can spread the disease to others
B. Has a normal chest x-ray
C. Has a normal sputum test
D. Usually has a positive skin test
E. Has a cough that has lasted at least 3 weeks - - B. Has a normal chest x-ray
C. Has a normal spurum test
D. Usually has a postitive skin test
, NUR340 Final Exam
A disease outbreak has been noted in one neighborhood. The community nurse
understands a number of actions may be taken by the government to contain the outbreak.
What actions could be included for containment purposes? (Select all that apply.)
A. Moving nursing home residents in the infected area to the local hospital
B. Closing schools until the outbreak is over
C. Providing information about signs and symptoms of the illness to health care providers
D. Setting up clinics for administration of passive immunity measures
E. Setting up decontamination shelters in the community boundaries for uninfected
members - - B. Closing schools until the outbreak is over
C. Providing information about signs and symptoms of the illness to health care providers
D. Setting up clinics for administration of passive immunity measures
The immunization clinic nurse is assessing the Mantoux tuberculin skin test a client
received 2 days ago. The result is positive. The client does not have signs or symptoms of
active tuberculosis. The client is upset regarding the positive result and asks when to start
the tuberculosis medication regimen. What is the nurse's best response to this question?
A. "The tuberculosis medication regimen is started 8 to 10 weeks after exposure."
B. "False results happen at times; we will send you to the hospital for a blood test and other
diagnostic tests next time."
C. "Usually treatment begins immediately with a positive test result for tuberculosis."
D. "Not all people who are infected with tuberculosis have active tuberculosis; you will
need further testing." - - D. "Not all people who are infected with tuberculosis have
active tuberculosis; you will need further testing."
A client seen at the health department has been diagnosed with a communicable sexually
transmitted disease. The nurse realizes the client will need patient education. What is the
best rationale for this education?
A. Communicable diseases cause death in those they infect and must be treated early.
B. Communicable diseases are infectious agents that spread through direct contact with
others.
Which diseases are vaccine-preventable? (Select all that apply)
A. Varicella
B. Influenza
C. Smallpox
D. West Nile virus
E. Measles - - A. Varicella
B. Influenza
C. Smallpox
E. Measles
Which condition is considered communicable?
A. Obesity
B. Neurofibromatosis
C. Glaucoma
D. Malaria - - D. Malaria
Which situation is true concerning a patient diagnosed with latent tuberculosis (TB)?
(Select all that apply)
A. Can spread the disease to others
B. Has a normal chest x-ray
C. Has a normal sputum test
D. Usually has a positive skin test
E. Has a cough that has lasted at least 3 weeks - - B. Has a normal chest x-ray
C. Has a normal spurum test
D. Usually has a postitive skin test
, NUR340 Final Exam
A disease outbreak has been noted in one neighborhood. The community nurse
understands a number of actions may be taken by the government to contain the outbreak.
What actions could be included for containment purposes? (Select all that apply.)
A. Moving nursing home residents in the infected area to the local hospital
B. Closing schools until the outbreak is over
C. Providing information about signs and symptoms of the illness to health care providers
D. Setting up clinics for administration of passive immunity measures
E. Setting up decontamination shelters in the community boundaries for uninfected
members - - B. Closing schools until the outbreak is over
C. Providing information about signs and symptoms of the illness to health care providers
D. Setting up clinics for administration of passive immunity measures
The immunization clinic nurse is assessing the Mantoux tuberculin skin test a client
received 2 days ago. The result is positive. The client does not have signs or symptoms of
active tuberculosis. The client is upset regarding the positive result and asks when to start
the tuberculosis medication regimen. What is the nurse's best response to this question?
A. "The tuberculosis medication regimen is started 8 to 10 weeks after exposure."
B. "False results happen at times; we will send you to the hospital for a blood test and other
diagnostic tests next time."
C. "Usually treatment begins immediately with a positive test result for tuberculosis."
D. "Not all people who are infected with tuberculosis have active tuberculosis; you will
need further testing." - - D. "Not all people who are infected with tuberculosis have
active tuberculosis; you will need further testing."
A client seen at the health department has been diagnosed with a communicable sexually
transmitted disease. The nurse realizes the client will need patient education. What is the
best rationale for this education?
A. Communicable diseases cause death in those they infect and must be treated early.
B. Communicable diseases are infectious agents that spread through direct contact with
others.
