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1. The nursing instructor explaining infection tells students that which factor is the best and most important barrier to infection? a. Colonization by host bacteria b. Gastrointestinal secretions c. Inflammatory processes d. Skin and mucous membranes ANS: D The skin and mucous membranes are the most important barrier against infection. The other options are also barriers, but are considered secondary to skin and mucous membranes. DIF: Understanding/Comprehension REF: 416 KEY: Infect...

Test Bank Medical Surgical Nursing 9th Edition Ignatavicius Workman chapter 111,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,&20

,TEST BANK INTRODUCTORY CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12TH EDITION , By Susan M Ford chapter 41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,&54

Test Bank Medical Surgical Nursing 9th Edition Ignatavicius Workman chapter 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,&10

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with human immune deficiency virus. The clients CD4+ cell count is 399/mm3. What action by the nurse is best? a. Counsel the client on safer sex practices/abstinence. b. Encourage the client to abstain from alcohol. c. Facilitate genetic testing for CD4+ CCR5/CXCR4 co-receptors. d. Help the client plan high-protein/iron meals. ANS: A This client is in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stage 2 case definition gr...

:MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A nurse works in an allergy clinic. What task performed by the nurse takes priority? a. Checking emergency equipment each morning b. Ensuring informed consent is obtained as needed c. Providing educational materials in several languages d. Teaching clients how to manage their allergies ANS: A All actions are appropriate for this nurse; however, client safety is the priority. The nurse should ensure that emergency equipment is available and in good working order and...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The student nurse learns that the most important function of inflammation and immunity is which purpose? a. Destroying bacteria before damage occurs b. Preventing any entry of foreign material c. Providing protection against invading organisms d. Regulating the process of self-tolerance ANS: C The purpose of inflammation and immunity is to provide protection to the body against invading organisms, whether they are bacterial, viral, protozoal, or fungal. These system...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A nurse is working with a community group promoting healthy aging. What recommendation is best to help prevent osteoarthritis (OA)? a. Avoid contact sports. b. Get plenty of calcium. c. Lose weight if needed. d. Engage in weight-bearing exercise. ANS: C Obesity can lead to OA, and if the client is overweight, losing weight can help prevent OA or reduce symptom once it occurs. Arthritis can be caused by contact sports, but this is less common than obesity. Calcium an...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The circulating nurse is plugging in a piece of equipment and notes that the cord is frayed. What action by the nurse is best? a. Call maintenance for repair. b. Check the machine before using. c. Get another piece of equipment. d. Notify the charge nurse. ANS: C The circulating nurse is responsible for client safety. If an electrical cord is frayed, the risk of fire or sparking increases. The nurse should obtain a replacement. The nurse should also tag the original...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A client has arrived in the postoperative unit. What action by the circulating nurse takes priority? a. Assessing fluid and blood output b. Checking the surgical dressings c. Ensuring the client is warm d. Participating in hand-off report ANS: D Hand-offs are a critical time in client care, and poor communication during this time can lead to serious errors. The postoperative nurse and circulating nurse participate in hand-off report as the priority. Assessing fluid ...