Exam 52: Biologic, Chemical, and Radiologic Agents of Disease

The nurse is caring for a client with cyanide poisoning. Which statement about the mechanism of injury in this client does the nurse know to be true? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for several clients who sustained chemical injuries. Which statement related to chemical injuries does the nurse understand to be true? Select all that apply.

The nurse is educating a client who has experienced radiation exposure. The client asks, "What type of exposure is most likely to lead to cancer?" What is the nurse's response?

The nurse is assessing a client in the prodromal phase of radiation sickness. Which assessment findings does the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client with exposure to an unknown chemical agent. The client asks, "Why can't a lab test be done to determine which agent I was exposed to?" What is the nurse's best response?

The nurse is teaching a community health class about anthrax exposure and prevention. Which statement will the nurse include in the material?

The nurse is caring for a client with known exposure to a biologic agent. The nurse understands that which bacterial agents are most commonly weaponized? Select all that apply.

The nurse is preparing to assess a client injured during a large-scale disaster for signs of exposure to hazardous agents and resulting injury. Which common manifestations of injuries due to biological, chemical, and radiologic agents does the nurse identify? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client with confirmed anthrax exposure. Which statements about the mechanism of injury occurring with anthrax exposure does the nurse know to be true? Select all that apply.

The nurse is teaching a community health class about the history of smallpox. Which statements does the nurse include in the material? Select all that apply.

The nurse is assessing a client exposed to an unknown biologic agent. Which symptoms would cause the nurse to suspect gastrointestinal anthrax exposure? Select all that apply.

The nurse is educating a group of industrial workers about the mechanism of injury by nerve agents. Which statement will the nurse include in the teaching?

The nurse is reviewing prescriptions for a client with acute radiation syndrome. Which prescription will the nurse verify with the healthcare provider before proceeding?

The nurse is educating a group of industrial employees on the importance of decontamination following exposure to a vesicant. Which statement will the nurse include in the material?

The nurse is caring for a client recovering from radiation sickness. Which factors does the nurse know will affect the ultimate outcome for this client? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client exhibiting diarrhea, bradycardia, emesis, and salivation. The nurse understands that these findings are consistent with what mechanism?

A nurse performing medical outreach in a developing country is assessing a client for signs and symptoms of bubonic plague. Which finding does the nurse know is characteristic of this condition?

The nurse is caring for a client with radiation poisoning. Which forms of energy does the nurse understand to be common causes of radiation poisoning? Select all that apply.

An occupational health nurse is teaching employees about chemical agents. Which statement does the nurse include in the material?

The nurse is collecting the medical history of a client with exposure to a nerve agent. Which assessment findings does the nurse understand are associated with inhalation of a nerve agent? Select all that apply.