Exam 9: Infection

The nurse for a urology clinic is planning an in-service about urinary infections for a group of novice nurses.Which should the nurse include in the presentation?

The nurse is assessing an older adult client who is recovering following a cholecystectomy.Which factor would increase this client's susceptibility to infection?

The nurse determines that the diagnosis of Ineffective Airway Clearance is appropriate for a client with pneumonia who is experiencing copious amounts of respiratory secretions.Which intervention should the nurse include in this client's plan of care?

A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with trachoma.When providing client education regarding this condition,the nurse will include which statements? Select all that apply.

A new mother is distraught because her infant has a fever of 102ºF and is diagnosed with otitis media.What should the nurse instruct the mother to help the child's fever and pain?

A nurse is caring for a client with tuberculosis (RB)who is taking Rifampin for treatment of the disease.Which nursing interventions for this client? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client who develops a fever and productive cough after having an appendectomy.Which prescriptions should the nurse expect from the healthcare provider for this health problem? Select all that apply.

A client with newly diagnosed otitis media tells the nurse that the left ear has been aching for weeks.Since this health problem has been untreated for so long,which additional problem is this client at risk for developing?

An adult client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of kidney stones.The healthcare provider prescribes IV fluids,x-rays,blood work,and a Foley catheter for the client.The nurse is caring for the client 3 days after admission and documents morning vital signs of 101°F,heart rate 92,respirations 25,and blood pressure 120/80.The urinary output has decreased,and the urine is cloudy and dark amber.Based on this data,which conclusion by the nurse is the most appropriate?

A nurse is planning an in-service on preventing infection for the hospital staff nurses on a medical-surgical unit.Which nursing intervention is most effective in reducing the risk of infections?

List the pathophysiology concepts related to the onset of sepsis in sequential order. A) Macrophage-producing cytokines are released. B) Endotoxin released by microorganisms sets off an out-of-control inflammatory process. C) Neutrophils arrive and multiply, occluding capillaries. D) Vasodilation with increased capillary permeability and fluid leak.

The nurse identifies the diagnosis of Ineffective Peripheral Tissue Perfusion as being appropriate for a client with septicemia.Which intervention will address this client's health problem?

The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a systemic infection after a total knee replacement.Which diagnostic tests will be used to validate the presence of this infection? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client who is being discharged following an appendectomy.Which instruction is the most important for the nurse to teach this client regarding wound healing?

A pediatric client is receiving IV antibiotics for the treatment of a Staphylococcus aureus infection.Which nursing interventions are appropriate when providing care to this client? Select all that apply.

A home health nurse manager is instructing new staff regarding evidence-based practices of wound management.Which will the manager's teaching include? Select all that apply.

The nurse is concerned that a client with bowel and bladder dysfunction is at risk for developing an infection.Which actions should the nurse take to help reduce this client's risk for developing an infection? Select all that apply.

The nurse is providing care for a pediatric client with bacterial conjunctivitis.Which interventions should the nurse use as part of the collaborative management of the client? Select all that apply.

An adolescent client is brought to the emergency department (ED)with fatigue,weight loss,a dry cough,and night sweats.The family just recently immigrated to the United States.Based on this data,for which potential risk should the nurse include when planning care for this client?

The nurse in an inner city clinic is providing a health screening for a homeless client with a history of drug abuse.The client has a chronic non-productive cough.For which should the nurse expect to screen this client?