Meningococcal meningitis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ATI MEDICAL SURGICAL PRACTICE QUIZ FOR 2022-2023 ACTUAL EXAM.A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching about wound care with a family member of a client who is postoperative. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? a.Administer an analgesic following wound care b.Irrigate the wound with povidone iodine. c.Cleanse the wound with a cotton tipped applicator. d.Report purulent drainage to the provider. ; d.Report purulent drainage to the provider. = A nurse is carin...

HESI MED-SURG Practice Questions & Key TermsA female client with a nasogastric tube attached to low suction states that she is nauseated. The nurse assesses that there has been no drainage through the nasogastric tube in the last 2 hours. Which action should the nurse take first? A. Irrigate the nasogastric tube with sterile normal saline. B. Reposition the client on her side. C. Advance the nasogastric tube 5 cm. D. Administer an intravenous antiemetic as prescribed. - correct answer B. ...

A 22 y/o male contracted meningococcal meningitis from his college roommate, discharged from the hospital 3 months ago. He brings no records with him. He is on no medications, is otherwise healthy, and his physical examination is entirely normal. The correct determination would be: A Get a note from the neurologist indicating he can drive a commercial vehicle, then certify for 2 years. B Obtain hospital records. If there was no seizure activity, he must undergo a one year waiting period before...

Final Exam: NUR2755/ NUR 2755 (Latest 2023 / 2024) Multidimensional Care IV |Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct - Rasmussen Q: Migraine triggers Answer: -Caffeine -Red wine -MSG -Foods high in tyramine (aged cheeses, cultured food like yogurt) Q: Migraine abortive therapy Answer: Acetaminophen, ibuprofen, naproxen, triptans, er- gotamine derivatives Q: Migraine preventative therapy Answer: Beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, an...

A patient presents for evaluation of a sharp, aching chest pain which increases with breathing. Which anatomic area would you localize the symptom to?A) MusculoskeletalB) ReproductiveC) UrinaryD) EndocrineA patient comes to the emergency room for evaluation of shortness of breath. To which anatomic region would you assign the symptom?A) ReproductiveB) UrinaryC) CardiacD) HematologicA patient presents for evaluation of a cough. Which of the following anatomic regions can be responsible for a coug...

1 After suffering a heart attack, a middle-aged man is counseled to take a cholesterol-lowering medication. This is an example of a. primary prevention. b. secondary prevention. c. tertiary prevention .d. disease treatment. - ️️c A patient has been exposed to meningococcal meningitis, but is not yet demonstrating signs of this disease. This stage of illness is called the _____ stage. a. prodromal b. latent c. sequela d. convalescence - ️️b A patient with high blood pres...

Med-Surg HESI A female client with a nasogastric tube attached to low suction states that she is nauseated. The nurse assesses that there has been no drainage through the nasogastric tube in the last 2 hours. Which action should the nurse take first? A. Irrigate the nasogastric tube with sterile normal saline. B. Reposition the client on her side. C. Advance the nasogastric tube 5 cm. D. Administer an intravenous antiemetic as prescribed. - correct answer B. The priority is to determined...

A client with alcohol-related liver disease is admitted to the unit. Which prescription should the nurse call the health care provider about for reverification for this client? A. Vitamin K1, 5 mg IM daily B. High-calorie, low-sodium diet C. Fluid restriction to 1500 mL/day D. Nembutal sodium at bedtime for rest D Rationale: Sedatives such as pentobarbital are contraindicated for clients with liver damage and can have dangerous consequences. Option A is often prescribed because the nor...

Test Bank For Pathophysiology 7th Edition by Jacquelyn L. Banasik 1. C.Q. was recently exposed to group A hemolytic Streptococcus and subsequently developed a pharyngeal infection. His clinic examination reveals an oral temperature of 102.3F, skin rash, dysphagia, and reddened throat mucosa with multiple pustules. He complains of sore throat, malaise, and joint stiffness. A throat culture is positive for Streptococcus, and antibiotics have been prescribed. The etiology of C.Q.’s disease is ...

NGN)ATI NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN PROCTORED EXAMS 2020/7 LATEST VERSIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS AND RATIONALES/A+ GRADE ATI Nursing Care of Children 4. A nurse in a pediatric clinic is assessing a toddler at a well-child visit. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Perform the assessment in a head to toe sequence. b. Minimize physical contact with the child initially. c. Explain procedures using medical terminology. d. Stop the assessment if the child becomes un...