NUR 2050 - Final Exam Content (Oxygenation) Questions
With Complete Solutions
1.) What is Interferon-Gamma Release Assays (IGRA) test?
2.) What does a positive and negative test mean? Correct
Answers 1.) Measure how the immune system reacts to the
bacteria that cause TB.
2.) Positive IGRA: (Have TB, past or present) Means that the
person has been infected with TB bacteria. Additional tests are
needed to determine if the person has latent TB infection or TB
disease (current).
Negative IGRA: (Never had TB) Means that the person's blood
did not react to the test and that latent TB infection or TB
disease is not likely.
1.) What is the purpose of a sputum culture?
2.) When should it be obtained Correct Answers 1.) Identify
agent causing infection
2.) Best obtained in morning
A client had a Mantoux test result of an 8-mm induration. When
should the nurse interpret the test as positive? When the client:
A.Lives in a long-term care facility.
B.Has no known risk factors.
C.Is immunocompromised.
D.Works as a health care provider in a hospital. Correct
Answers Answer: C. Is immunocompromised.
, A client has a positive reaction to the Mantoux test. How should
the nurse interpret this reaction. The client has:
A. Active tuberculosis.
B. Been exposed to Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
C. Developed a resistance to tubercle bacilli.
D. Developed passive immunity to tuberculosis. Correct
Answers Answer: B. Been exposed to Mycobacterium
tuberculosis.
A client with a suspected diagnosis of lung cancer has a
bronchoscopy with biopsy. Following the procedure, what nurse
should the nurse be a nursing priority?
A. Encourage the client to gargle with oral lidocaine to decrease
throat irritation.
B. Monitor the client for signs of pneumothorax.
C. Administer pain medication as needed to relieve mediastinal
discomfort.
D. Advise the client not to talk until the gag reflex returns.
Correct Answers Answer: B. Monitor the client for signs of
pneumothorax.
ABC is always priority and respiratory risk is present
A client with newly diagnosed chronic obstructive disease is to
be discharged home with oxygen per nasal prongs. Which
teaching points should the nurse include in this client's discharge
plan? Select all that apply.
1.Apply petroleum jelly on lips and nose to prevent dryness and
irritation.
2.Avoid areas where people are smoking cigarettes or cigars.
With Complete Solutions
1.) What is Interferon-Gamma Release Assays (IGRA) test?
2.) What does a positive and negative test mean? Correct
Answers 1.) Measure how the immune system reacts to the
bacteria that cause TB.
2.) Positive IGRA: (Have TB, past or present) Means that the
person has been infected with TB bacteria. Additional tests are
needed to determine if the person has latent TB infection or TB
disease (current).
Negative IGRA: (Never had TB) Means that the person's blood
did not react to the test and that latent TB infection or TB
disease is not likely.
1.) What is the purpose of a sputum culture?
2.) When should it be obtained Correct Answers 1.) Identify
agent causing infection
2.) Best obtained in morning
A client had a Mantoux test result of an 8-mm induration. When
should the nurse interpret the test as positive? When the client:
A.Lives in a long-term care facility.
B.Has no known risk factors.
C.Is immunocompromised.
D.Works as a health care provider in a hospital. Correct
Answers Answer: C. Is immunocompromised.
, A client has a positive reaction to the Mantoux test. How should
the nurse interpret this reaction. The client has:
A. Active tuberculosis.
B. Been exposed to Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
C. Developed a resistance to tubercle bacilli.
D. Developed passive immunity to tuberculosis. Correct
Answers Answer: B. Been exposed to Mycobacterium
tuberculosis.
A client with a suspected diagnosis of lung cancer has a
bronchoscopy with biopsy. Following the procedure, what nurse
should the nurse be a nursing priority?
A. Encourage the client to gargle with oral lidocaine to decrease
throat irritation.
B. Monitor the client for signs of pneumothorax.
C. Administer pain medication as needed to relieve mediastinal
discomfort.
D. Advise the client not to talk until the gag reflex returns.
Correct Answers Answer: B. Monitor the client for signs of
pneumothorax.
ABC is always priority and respiratory risk is present
A client with newly diagnosed chronic obstructive disease is to
be discharged home with oxygen per nasal prongs. Which
teaching points should the nurse include in this client's discharge
plan? Select all that apply.
1.Apply petroleum jelly on lips and nose to prevent dryness and
irritation.
2.Avoid areas where people are smoking cigarettes or cigars.
