Exam 8: Nursing Care of Patients With Infections

The nurse is collecting data from a patient with a surgical incision.Which findings indicate to the nurse that a local infection is present? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is collecting data from a patient with a systemic infection.Which finding should the nurse expect in this patient?

The nurse observes a patient being transported through the hall wearing a mask.For which medical diagnosis should the nurse suspect the patient is receiving care?

The nurse is assisting with the reorganization of the clean utility room.Which item should the nurse consider as being surgically aseptic?

The nurse is discharging a patient who has been treated for conjunctivitis.Which patient statement indicates that teaching was effective?

A patient is being admitted for treatment of a viral infection.Which diseases should the nurse recognize as being caused by a virus? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is providing care to a patient with a fractured femur who is in traction.Which nursing intervention is the highest priority for the nurse to implement?

The nurse is caring for a patient with tuberculosis.What airborne precautions should the nurse take while caring for this patient? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is caring for a patient who has influenza.In which type of transmission-based precaution should the patient be placed?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is in droplet precautions.The nurse must wear a mask when providing care within what distances of the patient? (Select all that apply.)

During data collection,a patient is experiencing warmth,redness,swelling,and minimal drainage of the right great toe.Which health problem should the nurse recognize is occurring with the patient?

The nurse is contributing to a staff education program about infection control.What should the nurse recommend as examples of diseases that are transmitted by direct contact? (Select all that apply.)

A patient learns that a serum antibody test is positive.What should the nurse explain to the patient about this test result?

The nurse is caring for a patient with tuberculosis (TB).What action should the nurse take before entering this patient's room?

The nurse is participating in planning care for a patient with mononucleosis.Which action should the nurse recommend to promote recovery?

The nurse is providing care for a patient with a known allergy to sulfamethoxazole (Gantanol).Which medications should the nurse question if prescribed for this patient? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is preparing to provide patient care.Which item is the most important for the nurse to wear if the possibility of handling body secretions exists?

A patient is being discharged from the hospital with a prescription for erythromycin.What should the nurse include when teaching about this medication? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is reviewing patient care needs with a nursing assistant.Which intervention should the nurse explain as being the most important means of preventing the spread of infection?

The nurse is preparing to care for a patient.For which action should the nurse use surgical asepsis to prevent infection?