Test Bank For Fundamentals of Nursing 11th Edition Latest Update

The nurse and a new nurse in orientation are caring for a patient with pneumonia.
Which statement by the new nurse will indicate a correct understanding of this
condition?
a. "An infectious disease like pneumonia may not pose a risk to others."
b. "We need to isolate the patient in a private negative-pressure room."
c. "Clinical signs and symptoms are not present in pneumonia."
d. "The patient will not be able to return home." - ANSWER a. "An infectious
disease like pneumonia may not pose a risk to others."
The patient and the nurse are discussing the vector transmitted Rickettsia rickettsii—
Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Which patient statement to the nurse indicates
understanding regarding the mode of transmission for this disease? a. "When
camping, I will use sunscreen."
b. "When camping, I will drink bottled water."
c. "When camping, I will wear insect repellent."
d. "When camping, I will wash my hands with hand gel." - ANSWER c. "When
camping, I will wear insect repellent."
The nurse is providing an educational session for a group of preschool workers. The
nurse reminds the group about the most important thing to do to prevent the spread
of infection. Which information did the nurse share with the preschool workers?
a. Encourage preschool children to eat a nutritious diet.
b. Suggest that parents provide a multivitamin to the children.
c. Clean the toys every afternoon before putting them away. d. Wash their hands
between each interaction with children. - ANSWER d. Wash their hands between
each interaction with children.
The nurse is admitting a patient with an infectious disease process. Which question
will be most appropriate for a nurse to ask about the patient's susceptibility to this
infectious process?
a. "Do you have a spouse?"
b. "Do you have a chronic disease?"
c. "Do you have any children living in the home?"
d. "Do you have any religious beliefs that will influence your care?" - ANSWER b.
"Do you have a chronic disease?"
The patient experienced a surgical procedure, and Betadine was utilized as the
surgical prep. Two days postoperatively, the nurse's assessment indicates that the
incision is red and has a small amount of purulent drainage. The patient reports
tenderness at the incision site. The patient's temperature is 100.5° F, and the WBC
is 10,500/mm3. Which action should the nurse take first?
a. Plan to change the surgical dressing during the shift.
b. Utilize SBAR to notify the primary health care provider.
c. Reevaluate the temperature and white blood cell count in 4 hours