NSG 4800
NSG 4800 COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
The nurse is caring for assigned clients. Which of the following
actions is appropriate for the nurse to take?
A. Having a client with pertussis wear a surgical mask during
transport
B. Wearing a respirator mask when caring for a client who has
impetigo
C. Initiating airborne precautions for a client diagnosed with
epiglottitis
D. Placing a client who had a stem cell transplant in contact
isolation - correct answer A. Having a client with pertussis wear a
surgical mask during transport
Pertussis is droplet precautions which requires the patient to
wear a mask during transport and requires the nurse to wear
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gloves, gown, surgical mask and a private room. The other
diseases are incorrectly matched to their isolation type.
The nurse is caring for a client who is currently prescribed
bedrest. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to
help prevent the development of a pulmonary embolus?
A. Instruct the client to perform leg exercises
B. Determine if the client is using the incentive spirometer
correctly
C. Encourage the client to cough and deep breath
D. Elevate the client's legs on a pillow - correct answer A. Instruct the
client to perform leg exercises
While other interventions are correct, they are to prevent
atelectasis and pressure ulcers. Leg exercises is the only
intervention that would help with PE's specifically.
The nurse is planning care for a client who has end-stage
cirrhosis of the liver with encephalopathy. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse be prepared to
implement to decrease the client's ammonia level?
A. Restrict the client's intake of fluid
B. Administer prescribed Vitamin K
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C. Administered prescribe diuretics
D. Reduce the client's intake of protein - correct answer D. Reduce
the client's intake of protein
The byproduct of protein is amino acids, which results in higher
levels of ammonia. This is the only intervention that would help
decrease the ammonia level.
The nurse is caring for a client who is suspected of having
bacterial meningitis. Which of the following actions is a priority
for the nurse to take?
A. Initiate droplet precautions
B. Prepare the client for a lumbar puncture
C. Administer IV antibiotics
D. Obtain a set of blood cultures - correct answer A. Initiate droplet
precautions
While all are important interventions, initiating droplet
precautions should be the priority.
The nurses talking with the parent of a three-year-old child who
states, "I am concerned that my child is in constant motion and
is unable to sit long enough to listen to a story. I am wondering
NSG 4800 COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
The nurse is caring for assigned clients. Which of the following
actions is appropriate for the nurse to take?
A. Having a client with pertussis wear a surgical mask during
transport
B. Wearing a respirator mask when caring for a client who has
impetigo
C. Initiating airborne precautions for a client diagnosed with
epiglottitis
D. Placing a client who had a stem cell transplant in contact
isolation - correct answer A. Having a client with pertussis wear a
surgical mask during transport
Pertussis is droplet precautions which requires the patient to
wear a mask during transport and requires the nurse to wear
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gloves, gown, surgical mask and a private room. The other
diseases are incorrectly matched to their isolation type.
The nurse is caring for a client who is currently prescribed
bedrest. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to
help prevent the development of a pulmonary embolus?
A. Instruct the client to perform leg exercises
B. Determine if the client is using the incentive spirometer
correctly
C. Encourage the client to cough and deep breath
D. Elevate the client's legs on a pillow - correct answer A. Instruct the
client to perform leg exercises
While other interventions are correct, they are to prevent
atelectasis and pressure ulcers. Leg exercises is the only
intervention that would help with PE's specifically.
The nurse is planning care for a client who has end-stage
cirrhosis of the liver with encephalopathy. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse be prepared to
implement to decrease the client's ammonia level?
A. Restrict the client's intake of fluid
B. Administer prescribed Vitamin K
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C. Administered prescribe diuretics
D. Reduce the client's intake of protein - correct answer D. Reduce
the client's intake of protein
The byproduct of protein is amino acids, which results in higher
levels of ammonia. This is the only intervention that would help
decrease the ammonia level.
The nurse is caring for a client who is suspected of having
bacterial meningitis. Which of the following actions is a priority
for the nurse to take?
A. Initiate droplet precautions
B. Prepare the client for a lumbar puncture
C. Administer IV antibiotics
D. Obtain a set of blood cultures - correct answer A. Initiate droplet
precautions
While all are important interventions, initiating droplet
precautions should be the priority.
The nurses talking with the parent of a three-year-old child who
states, "I am concerned that my child is in constant motion and
is unable to sit long enough to listen to a story. I am wondering
