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Question 1 of 5

When admitting a client diagnosed with active tuberculosis to isolation, which infection control measures should the nurse implement?

A. Negative pressure environment

B. Contact precautions

C. Droplet precautions

D. Protective environment

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Negative pressure environment

Question 2 of 5

The parents of a 6-year-old recently diagnosed with asthma should be taught that the symptom of acute episodes of asthma is due to which physiological response?

A. Inflammation of the mucous membrane & bronchospasm

B. Increased mucus production and bronchoconstriction

C. Allergic reactions and hyperventilation

D. Airway narrowing and decreased lung capacity

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Inflammation of the mucous membrane & bronchospasm

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is demonstrating wound care to a client following abdominal surgery. In what order should the nurse teach the technique?

A. Remove old dressing using clean gloves. Discard gloves with old dressing

B. Moisten sterile gauze with normal saline. Clean wound from least contaminated area to most contaminated area

C. Apply sterile gauze dressing to wound area

D. Secure dressing with tape

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Remove old dressing using clean gloves. Discard gloves with old dressing

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is performing a peritoneal dialysis exchange on a client with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Which assessment finding should the nurse report to the healthcare provider?

A. The appearance of the returning dialysate fluid is cloudy

B. The client complains of slight shortness of breath during installation

C. The amount of the returning dialysate fluid is greater than the amount instilled

D. The client complains of abdominal fullness and cramping during instillation

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The appearance of the returning dialysate fluid is cloudy

Question 5 of 5

A client is admitted with acute low back pain. What action should the nurse implement to promote comfort?

A. Ambulate with a walker for upper body support

B. Perform abdominal curls to stretch the back muscles

C. Position in semi-Fowler's with the knees flexed

D. Encourage straight leg raises while lying supine

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Position in semi-Fowler's with the knees flexed

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