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Question 1 of 5

Which type of pneumonia rarely occurs in individuals with normal immune function?

A. Pneumonia caused by the influenza virus

B. Pneumonia caused by Pneumocystis jiroveci

C. Pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae

D. Pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Pneumonia caused by Pneumocystis jiroveci

Question 2 of 5

A patient has developed a pressure ulcer. Which laboratory data will be important for the nurse to check?

A. Vitamin E

B. Potassium

C. Albumin

D. Sodium

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Albumin

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is caring for a patient with a Stage II pressure ulcer and has assigned a nursing diagnosis of Risk for infection. The patient is unconscious and bedridden. The nurse is completing the plan of care and is writing goals for the patient. Which is the best goal for this patient?

A. The patient will state what to look for with regard to an infection

B. The patient's family will demonstrate specific care of the wound site

C. The patient's family members will wash their hands when visiting the patient

D. The patient will remain free of odorous or purulent drainage from the wound

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The patient will remain free of odorous or purulent drainage from the wound

Question 4 of 5

A patient with severe kyphosis is scheduled for dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) testing. The nurse will plan to

A. explain the procedure.

B. start an IV line for contrast medium injection.

C. give an oral sedative 60 to 90 minutes before the procedure.

D. screen the patient for allergies to shellfish or iodine products.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: explain the procedure.

Question 5 of 5

A thermal burn described as involving the entire epidermis and dermis is classified as:

A. Full third degree

B. Deep first degree

C. Partial second degree

D. Full-thickness second degree

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Full-thickness second degree

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