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TEST BANK FOR CURRENT MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT 2023-2024 GRADED A+.Chapter 1. Disease Prevention & Health Promotion 1. Which of the following behaviors indicates the highest potential for spreading infections among clients? The nurse: 1) disinfects dirty hands with antibacterial soap. 2) allows alcohol-based rub to dry for 10 seconds. 3) washes hands only after leaving each room. 4) uses cold water for medical asepsis. 2. What is the most frequent cause of the spread of infection a...

1) A nurse is assisting a child who has multiple closed fractures of the lower extremities due to a motor-vehicle crash. The nurse should monitor the child for which of the following complications during the first 24 hr. after the injury occurred? A. Osteomyelitis B. Compartment syndrome C. Volkmann ischemic contracture D. Renal calculi 2) A nurse is teaching the parent of a toddler who has phenylketonuria about meal planning. Which of the following information should the nurse inc...

Which of the following arteries is the best location for an EKG technician to use to measure the heart rate for an adult patient following an exercise stress test? - ANSWER-radial An EKG technician is performing an exercise stress test for a patient. For which of the following finding should the technician expect the provider to stop the test? - ANSWER-dizziness An EKG technician is performing a standard 12-lead EKG for a patient who is experiencing accelerated junctional rhythm. Which of ...

1. Because children younger than 5 years are egocentric, the nurse should do which when communicating with them? a. Focus communication on the child. b. Use easy analogies when possible. c. Explain experiences of others to the child. d. Assure the child that communication is private - A 2. The nurse is having difficulty communicating with a hospitalized 6-year-old child. Which technique should be most helpful? a. Recommend that the child keep a diary. b. Provide supplies for the chi...

ATI LEADERSHIP PROCTORED A nurse is caring for a client who has a tumor, the provider recommends surgery. the client refuses but clients partner wants it. Which of the following determines if the surgery will be done The clients partner is the durable power of attorney Client understands risk and refusing Clients refusal Ethics commity - CORRECT ANSWER client understands risk and refusing New diagnosis of chlamydia Report to local health department Initiate contact pre...

HESI FUNDAMENTALS EXAM VERSION 3 (V3) (2023/2024) All 55 Questions HESI FUNDAMENTALS EXAM 1) During the initial physical assessment of a newly admitted client with a pressure ulcer, a LPN observes that the client's skin is dry and scaly. The nurse applies emollients and reinforces the dressing on the pressure ulcer. Legally, were the nurse's actions adequate? A The nurse also should have instituted a plan to increase activity. B The nurse provided supportive nursing care ...

chain of infection Correct Answer-1. Infectious agent → bacteria, virus, fungi, parasites 2. Reservoir → natural habitat of the organism (humans, animals, soil, food, water) 3. Portal of exit → point of escape for the organism (respiratory or gastrointestinal tract, blood) 4. Means of transmission → how an organism is transmitted from its reservoir (direct contact, indirect contact, respiratory droplets, airborne) 5. Portal of entry → point at which organisms enter a new ho...

Proper PPE for contact precaution [, wounds, etc] → Gown and gloves Proper PPE for droplet precaution → Surgical mask within 3 ft of pt Proper PPE for airborne precaution [TB] → respirator (N95) and negative pressure room Illnesses requiring droplet precautions → Pertussis, influenza, diphtheria, pneumonia, bacterial meningitis Illnesses requiring airborne precautions → Measles, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Varicella (chickenpox), and Mycobacterium tuberculosis ...

Which of the following behaviors indicates the highest potential for spreading infections among clients? The nurse: 1) disinfects dirty hands with antibacterial soap. 2) allows alcohol-based rub to dry for 10 seconds. 3) washes hands only after leaving each room. 4) uses cold water for medical asepsis. 2. What is the most frequent cause of the spread of infection among institutionalized patients? 1) Airborne microbes from other patients 2) Contact with contaminated equipment 3) Hands of...

PN ATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR 2020 – 2023| MORE THAN 400 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS TEST A nurse is observing an AP take a client's tympanic temperature. Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as an indication that the AP understands how to perform the procedure? A. The AP points the probe posteriorly. B. The AP positions the client facing her. C. The AP pulls the pinna up and back. D. The AP inserts the probe with a straightforward motion. - ANSWER ...