IGGY Chapter 26 Test Bank Care of Patients with Burns Exam Questions with Latest Update
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Course
Burns
Institution
Burns
1. The registered nurse assigns a client who has an open burn wound to a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Which instruction should the nurse provide to the LPN when assigning this client?
a.
"Administer the prescribed tetanus toxoid vaccine."
b.
"Assess the client's wounds for signs of infection...
IGGY Chapter 26 Test Bank Care of
Patients with Burns Exam Questions
with Latest Update
1. The registered nurse assigns a client who has an open burn wound to a licensed
practical nurse (LPN). Which instruction should the nurse provide to the LPN when
assigning this client?
a.
"Administer the prescribed tetanus toxoid vaccine."
b.
"Assess the client's wounds for signs of infection."
c.
"Encourage the client to breathe deeply every hour."
d.
"Wash your hands on entering the client's room." - Answer-d.
"Wash your hands on entering the client's room."
2. The nurse is caring for a client with an acute burn injury. Which action should the
nurse take to prevent infection by auto-contamination?
a.
Use a disposable blood pressure cuff to avoid sharing with other clients.
b.
Change gloves between wound care on different parts of the client's body.
c.
Use the closed method of burn wound management for all wound care.
d.
Advocate for proper and consistent handwashing by all members of the staff. - Answer-
b.
Change gloves between wound care on different parts of the client's body.
3. The nurse teaches burn prevention to a community group. Which statement by a
member of the group should cause the nurse the greatest concern?
a.
"I get my chimney swept every other year."
b.
"My hot water heater is set at 120 degrees."
c.
"Sometimes I wake up at night and smoke."
d.
"I use a space heater when it gets below zero." - Answer-c.
"Sometimes I wake up at night and smoke."
, 4. A nurse cares for a client who has facial burns. The client asks, "Will I ever look the
same?" How should the nurse respond?
a.
"With reconstructive surgery, you can look the same."
b.
"We can remove the scars with the use of a pressure dressing."
c.
"You will not look exactly the same but cosmetic surgery will help."
d.
"You shouldn't start worrying about your appearance right now." - Answer-c.
"You will not look exactly the same but cosmetic surgery will help."
5. A nurse assesses a client who has a burn injury. Which statement indicates the client
has a positive perspective of his or her appearance?
a.
"I will allow my spouse to change my dressings."
b.
"I want to have surgical reconstruction."
c.
"I will bathe and dress before breakfast."
d.
"I have secured the pressure dressings as ordered." - Answer-c.
"I will bathe and dress before breakfast."
6. The nurse assesses a client who has a severe burn injury. Which statement indicates
the client understands the psychosocial impact of a severe burn injury?
a.
"It is normal to feel some depression."
b.
"I will go back to work immediately."
c.
"I will not feel anger about my situation."
d.
"Once I get home, things will be normal." - Answer-a.
"It is normal to feel some depression."
7. An emergency room nurse assesses a client who was rescued from a home fire. The
client suddenly develops a loud, brassy cough. Which action should the nurse take first?
a.
Apply oxygen and continuous pulse oximetry.
b.
Provide small quantities of ice chips and sips of water.
c.
Request a prescription for an antitussive medication.
d.
Ask the respiratory therapist to provide humidified air. - Answer-a.
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