Exam 9: Infection

The nurse is caring for an older adult client who is hospitalized with a second episode of pneumonia in the past 18 months.The client has expressed frustration to the nurse and states,"I never got sick when I was younger.Why is this happening?" Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

A client is admitted to the intensive care unit with a systemic infection.Which manifestations will the nurse most likely assess in this client? Select all that apply.

The nurse is teaching a child care class for mothers of young children.What should the nurse teach as being the most common mode of transmission of infectious disease?

The nurse is teaching a client with cellulitis about ways to avoid future infections.Which client statements indicate that teaching has been effective? Select all that apply.

The healthcare provider prescribes a client to have peak and trough blood levels drawn to evaluate the therapeutic effect of an IV antibiotic.When should the nurse schedule the blood samples to be drawn? Select all that apply.

A client has completed the full course of antibiotics prescribed to treat otitis media.Which primary manifestation of the disorder will be relieved as evidence that treatment has been effective?

The nurse is teaching a class on infection control.Which nursing measure is most appropriate in breaking a link in the chain of infection?

A client with the flu is experiencing tachypnea.What interventions should the nurse use to address the diagnosis of Ineffective Breathing Pattern related to the flu? Select all that apply.

The nurse in an urgent care center assesses an adult client who presents with a fever of 10 1.2°F and complaints of painful urination.What should the nurse ask to elicit further data that indicates cystitis?

The nurse is teaching a group of adolescents at a local high school about skin infections.Which students does the nurse identify as at an increased risk for developing cellulitis? Select all that apply.

An older adult client who resides in a long-term care facility is admitted to the hospital with sepsis.The family is tearful and does not understand how their family member got so sick from a bed sore.What should the nurse teach the family to help in the care of the client?

The nurse is preparing an educational session on sepsis.Which should the nurse include as a major risk factor for the development of this health problem?

The charge nurse for a medical-surgical unit is notified that a client with tuberculosis (TB)is being transported to the unit.Which actions for infection prevention are the most appropriate in this circumstance? Select all that apply.

The nurse is planning care for a client diagnosed with influenza.Which interventions should the nurse include when planning this client's care? Select all that apply.

The nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client diagnosed with a urinary tract infection (UTI).The client is prescribed a 3-day course of oral trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ).Which client statement indicates that teaching has been effective?

An adolescent with otitis media is experiencing extreme pain.Which should the nurse emphasize to address the diagnosis of Acute Pain for this client?

The nurse is preparing to assess an older adult client admitted with tuberculosis.Which manifestations does the nurse anticipate for this client?

The nursing is caring for a client who is hospitalized for cellulitis of the foot.Which nursing diagnoses should the nurse use to plan this client's care? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for an older adult client admitted to the hospital with pneumonia.The client asks the nurse what can be done to decrease the risk for developing pneumonia in the future.Which responses by the nurse are the most appropriate? Select all that apply.

The nurse is preparing an educational session on the importance of high-risk populations receiving an annual influenza vaccination.Which clients are considered high-risk for developing complications from the flu? Select all that apply.