NUR 172
Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is diagnosed through
A) visual assessment
B) biopsy
C) computed tomography
D) skin scraping - correct answers B) biopsy
The nurse notes that an older adult was treated for a wound infection and pneumonia within the last 6 months. Which factor will the nurse attribute to this client's illnesses?
A) Decline in self-care activities
B) Polypharmacy
C) Reduced vitamin intake
D) Immunosenescence - correct answers D) Immunosenescence
In a client infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), CD4+ levels are measured to determine the: A) level of the viral load.
B) resistance to antigens.
C) presence of opportunistic infections.
D) extent of immune system damage. - correct answers D) extent of immune system damage.
A nurse is taking the health history of a newly admitted client. Which of the following conditions would NOT place the client at risk for impaired immune function?
A) History of radiation therapy
B) Surgical removal of the appendix
C) Previous organ transplantation
D) Surgical history of a splenectomy - correct answers B) Surgical removal of the appendix
A patient comes to the clinic with pruritus and nasal congestion after eating shrimp for lunch. The nurse is aware that the patient may be having an anaphylactic reaction to the shrimp. These symptoms typically occur within how many hours after exposure?
A) 6 hours
B) 2 hours C) 12 hours
D) 24 hours - correct answers B) 2 hours
A nurse is managing the care of a client with osteoarthritis. What is the appropriate treatment strategy the nurse will teach the about for osteoarthritis?
A) administration of monthly intra-articular injections of corticosteroids.
B) administration of opioids for pain control.
C) administration of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
D) vigorous physical therapy for the joints. - correct answers C) administration of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
A client with a history of gout experiences an attack every 2 to 3 months
despite losing weight and stopping all alcohol intake. Which question will the nurse ask when assessing this client?
A) "Are you taking the medication as prescribed?"
B) "Have you increased your intake of fat-soluble vitamins?"
C) "Are you taking frequent rest periods throughout the day?"
D) "Have you reduced the amount of daily exercise?" - correct answers A) "Are you taking the medication as prescribed?"
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