Complete Solutions
Which stage of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) would a client with a CD+4 T
cell count of 325 cells/mm be classified? ✅Stage 2
Which is the causative organism of syphilis? ✅Treponema pallidum
Which structures protect a client's internal organs, support blood cell production, and
store minerals? ✅Bones
Which joint is an example of a condyloid joint? ✅Wrist joint
Which sexually transmitted infection causes condylomata acuminate? ✅Human
papillomavirus (HPV)
Which term describes the practice of placing clients with the same infection in a semi-
private room? ✅Cohorting
Which surgery will a client undergo if pituitary gland must be removed?
✅Hypophysectomy
Which finding in older adult clients is associated with aging? ✅Decrease in height
Which diagnostic procedure is used to detect muscle weakness? ✅Electromyography
Which manifestation indicates tertiary syphilis? ✅Gummas
Which antibody forms first, after exposure to an antigen? ✅Immunoglobulin M (IgM)
Which type of joint permits movement in any direction? ✅Ball-and-socket
Which of these age groups has the highest incidence of lead poisoning? ✅Toddler
The spouse of a client with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) received a tuberculin skin test.
The nurse examined the skin test and identified an area of induration greater than 10
mm. Which response to this finding would the nurse implement? ✅Additional tests are
necessary to determine infection status
Which condition is characterized by infection of a client's bone or bone marrow?
✅Osteomyelitis
, How do toddlers learn self-protection? ✅Through trial-and-error strategies
Which nursing objective would the nurse add to the plan of care for a child with
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who engages in self-destructive
behavior? ✅Keeping the child from inflicting any self-injury
Which synovial joint movement is described as turning the sole away from the midline of
the body? ✅Eversion
After the nurse provides education about all-terrain vehicle (ATV) safety for a parent of
a 11-year-old child, which statement made by the parent indicates an understanding of
the information? ✅I will make sure my child does not get on an ATV
Which parental statement would the nurse recognize as indicating the need for further
education about bicycle safety for a school-aged client? ✅My child should be able to
safely ride after being supervised for a couple weeks
How are profits used in a for-profit health care organization? ✅Profits are paid out to
shareholders
Which statement explains the benefit of continuous regional analgesia versus
conventional methods? ✅Systemic side effects are minimal
Three days after a cast is applied to a client's fractured tibia, the client reports burning
pain over the ankle that is not relieved by a change of position. The cast over the ankle
feels warm to the touch. Which action would the nurse take first? ✅Report the data to
the primary health care provider
Which accurately describes hospice care? ✅System of family-centered care that
allows clients to remain at home in comfort while easing the pains of terminal illness
Which sexually transmitted infection (STI) is most commonly reported? ✅Chlamydia
During a client's immediate postoperative period after a laryngectomy, which is a
nursing priority? ✅Keep the trachea free of secretions
A primary nurse receives prescriptions for a newly admitted client and has difficulty
reading the health care provider's writing. The nurse would seek clarification of the
prescription by which individual? ✅Health care provider who wrote the prescription
How often should a health care facility that is joint commission accredited plan to test
the emergency preparedness plan? ✅Twice a year