Question Answered step-by-step  9. Which position is best for undergoing a thoracentesis?A. Sitting up leaning forward on an overbed table.B. Side-lying affected side up, head slightly raised.C. high fowler’s positionD. side-lying affected side down ,head flat10. During a training  season at work the presenter talks about possible complications related to peripheral lV site and a vein that is firm to palpation would most likely mean which of the following?A.Infiltration at lV siteB.Thrombosed area at lV sitec.Infection at lV siteD. Phlebitis at IV site 11.The plague was caused by bacteria found in rodents and fleas. The plague is on the list of bioterrorism agents. As a part of the disaster preparedness team. The nurse is required to know the signs and symptoms of the plague. What are the signs and symptoms of the plague?A. Fever, backache,pustular lesionsB, hemoptysis, high fever, headache, respiratory failureC, nausea vomiting anorexia D, swollen lymph nodes, edema  12. As a part of community education on Dengue fever. What is most beneficial to the population?A. HandwashingB. Use of PPEC. Mosquito controlD. Isolate victims13.A nurse is on the disaster preparedness team at the hospital. During the training they learn the definition of a disaster. Which of the following situations meets the criteria for a disaster?A. A bus crash with five injured transported to the hospitalB. A handheld canister of pepper spray is accidentally deployed.C.A chemical leak resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries.14) A client arrives at the ER for a bee sting. They have swollen tongues, labored breathing and flushed faces. He can talk but sounds muffled. Which of the following orders will the nurse perform first?A. Administer epinephrine subcutaneousB. Initiate intravenous accessC. Administer intravenous cortisoneD. Administer intravenous antihistamine15) what of the following action will help to reduce the risk infection in the older adult who is  receiving IV therapyA. Use paper tape to help prevent skin tearB. Apply skin protectant before applying the dressingC. Shave the skin before attempting venipuncture. 16) Which of the following will be included in the plan of care for a client receiving mechanical ventilation?A. Reposition the client every 4 hoursB. Turn off the ventilator alarmsC. Place the head of the client’s bed at 40 degrees when supineD. Provide mouth care once a shift 17) The client is admitted for a diagnosis of anthrax. What is the health care provider most likely to order to treat this client?A. IV fluid and oxygen therapyB. Antitoxin type A or BC. GentamicinD. ciprofloxacin (cipro) 18.A nurse is assisting the RN in triage. There are four clients to be triaged. Which of the following clients would need to be seen first?A. A 35 year old jogger who reports ankle painB. An irritable infant with a fever, petechiae, and nuchal rigidityC. A 25 year old male with a minor forehead laceration.19.Which of the following will the nurse anticipate for the client following a lumbar puncture?Select all that apply.A. Monitor for nausea.B. Check sensation in the toesC. Check level of consciousnessD. Provide oral fluidsE. Maintain fetal position.59. Clients who are receiving mechanical ventilation are at risk for pneumonia. Which of the following actions will help decrease the risk of pneumonia? Select all that apply.A. Handwashing before and after contact with the client.B. Administering antibiotic prophylaxisc. Placing the clients in a negative airflow room.60,the plague was caused by bacteria found in rodents and fleas. The plague is on the list of bioterrorism agents , as a part of the disaster preparedness team the nurse is required to know the signs and symptoms of the plague , what are the signs and symptoms of the plague?A, hemoptysis , high fever, headache , respiratory failure B, nausea, vomiting , anorexia C, fever, backache, pustular lesionsD, swollen lymph nodes, edema  62. The CDC has identified an outbreak of cholera in a small remote village. The nurse volunteers to treat victims and educate the village on preventative measures. What would the nurse focus on in teaching the people that live in the village? Select all that apply.A. Boil water before drinkingB. Prevent raw sewage from entering water sources.C. Cook food well before eating.D. Handwashing.E. Proper wound care63.A client receiving gentamicin intravenously reports that she is itching and has a rash on her arms. What is the priority action in this situation?A, change the iv insertion site to a new location B, stop the infusion of the drug immediately C, report the clients problem to the primary health care provider D, document findings anti actions in the electronic record 64, To evaluate effectiveness of lasix and morphine for treatment of pulmonary edema the nurse would do which of the following A, assess for decreased painB, check the strength of peripheral pulses C, monitor intake and outputD, assess respiratory status  65) A nurse is working in an ambulatory clinic. A client enters the room and is bleeding profusely from a deep laceration of his left lower forearm. After donning gloves what is the priority actionA. Sit the client in the chair with the legs elevatedB. Application of tourniquet to the left armC. Elevate the extremities above the heartD. Application of direct pressure to the wound. 66) Which of the following is the early symptoms of shockA. HypotensionB. BradycardiaC, bradypnea D, irregular heart rhythm  67) Which of the following is a high priority in the immediate treatment of chemical the burns of the handsA. In all cases apply water to cool the burnB. In most cases except for dry lime, flush with large amount of water to remove the chemicalC. Use alcohol to clean the chemical off the skinD. Cover the burn with the dressing but do not flush the chemical from the skin 68) Which of the following is the responsibility of the nurse during the disasterA. Maintain the appropriate stock in the unitB. Reinforce discharge teaching to clientsC. Focus on client with life threatening emergenciesD. Delegate the Aps to focus on the client’s ADLs 69. A client who has taken their first dose of penicillin reports shortness of breath and a red rash on their chest and abdomen. Which of the following medications would be administered first?A. DiphenhydramineB. Hydrocortisone sodium succinateC. AlbuterolD. Epinephrine70. A client is in cardiogenic shock with significant hypotension. What position would increase the blood flow to the brain?A. Supine with legs elevated.B. High fowlers  C, semi-fowlers D, side-lying71. Smallpox was eradicated in the US in 1971 due to the development of a vaccine. Smallpox is listed in the category of bioterrorism agents. How is smallpox transmitted as a biologic agent?A Contamination watersB ContactC AirborneD Indirectly in food sources72. A nurse is observing the care of a client in the emergency department. The client reports severe radiating chest pain and shortness of breath. The client is restless. Slightly cyanotic and reports being frightened. The provider prescribes oxygen by nasal cannula at 4l/min stat. cardiac enzyme levels. IV fluids. And a 12 lead ECG. Which of the following actions will be taken first?A. Application of oxygen at 4l/minB. Inserting the peripheral.C. Semi Fowlers.D. Side lying73) A nurse is attending a yearly training about triaging after a mass casualty event. Which of the following clients would receive priority care?A. A client who has a circular partial thickness of their handB. A client who has an open fracture of the humerus.C. A client with a large head lacerationD. A client who has severe respiratory distress  74. A Nurse is preparing to exit an isolation room. Which of the following pieces of personal protection equipment (PPE) should the nurse remove last?A EyewearB GownC GlovesD Mask  Health Science Science Nursing NUR 245 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)

Question Answered step-by-step  9. Which position is best for undergoing a thoracentesis?A. Sitting up leaning forward on an overbed table.B. Side-lying affected side up, head slightly raised.C. high fowler’s positionD. side-lying affected side down ,head flat10. During a training  season at work the presenter talks about possible complications related to peripheral lV site and a vein that is firm to palpation would most likely mean which of the following?A.Infiltration at lV siteB.Thrombosed area at lV sitec.Infection at lV siteD. Phlebitis at IV site 11.The plague was caused by bacteria found in rodents and fleas. The plague is on the list of bioterrorism agents. As a part of the disaster preparedness team. The nurse is required to know the signs and symptoms of the plague. What are the signs and symptoms of the plague?A. Fever, backache,pustular lesionsB, hemoptysis, high fever, headache, respiratory failureC, nausea vomiting anorexia D, swollen lymph nodes, edema  12. As a part of community education on Dengue fever. What is most beneficial to the population?A. HandwashingB. Use of PPEC. Mosquito controlD. Isolate victims13.A nurse is on the disaster preparedness team at the hospital. During the training they learn the definition of a disaster. Which of the following situations meets the criteria for a disaster?A. A bus crash with five injured transported to the hospitalB. A handheld canister of pepper spray is accidentally deployed.C.A chemical leak resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries.14) A client arrives at the ER for a bee sting. They have swollen tongues, labored breathing and flushed faces. He can talk but sounds muffled. Which of the following orders will the nurse perform first?A. Administer epinephrine subcutaneousB. Initiate intravenous accessC. Administer intravenous cortisoneD. Administer intravenous antihistamine15) what of the following action will help to reduce the risk infection in the older adult who is  receiving IV therapyA. Use paper tape to help prevent skin tearB. Apply skin protectant before applying the dressingC. Shave the skin before attempting venipuncture. 16) Which of the following will be included in the plan of care for a client receiving mechanical ventilation?A. Reposition the client every 4 hoursB. Turn off the ventilator alarmsC. Place the head of the client’s bed at 40 degrees when supineD. Provide mouth care once a shift 17) The client is admitted for a diagnosis of anthrax. What is the health care provider most likely to order to treat this client?A. IV fluid and oxygen therapyB. Antitoxin type A or BC. GentamicinD. ciprofloxacin (cipro) 18.A nurse is assisting the RN in triage. There are four clients to be triaged. Which of the following clients would need to be seen first?A. A 35 year old jogger who reports ankle painB. An irritable infant with a fever, petechiae, and nuchal rigidityC. A 25 year old male with a minor forehead laceration.19.Which of the following will the nurse anticipate for the client following a lumbar puncture?Select all that apply.A. Monitor for nausea.B. Check sensation in the toesC. Check level of consciousnessD. Provide oral fluidsE. Maintain fetal position.59. Clients who are receiving mechanical ventilation are at risk for pneumonia. Which of the following actions will help decrease the risk of pneumonia? Select all that apply.A. Handwashing before and after contact with the client.B. Administering antibiotic prophylaxisc. Placing the clients in a negative airflow room.60,the plague was caused by bacteria found in rodents and fleas. The plague is on the list of bioterrorism agents , as a part of the disaster preparedness team the nurse is required to know the signs and symptoms of the plague , what are the signs and symptoms of the plague?A, hemoptysis , high fever, headache , respiratory failure B, nausea, vomiting , anorexia C, fever, backache, pustular lesionsD, swollen lymph nodes, edema  62. The CDC has identified an outbreak of cholera in a small remote village. The nurse volunteers to treat victims and educate the village on preventative measures. What would the nurse focus on in teaching the people that live in the village? Select all that apply.A. Boil water before drinkingB. Prevent raw sewage from entering water sources.C. Cook food well before eating.D. Handwashing.E. Proper wound care63.A client receiving gentamicin intravenously reports that she is itching and has a rash on her arms. What is the priority action in this situation?A, change the iv insertion site to a new location B, stop the infusion of the drug immediately C, report the clients problem to the primary health care provider D, document findings anti actions in the electronic record 64, To evaluate effectiveness of lasix and morphine for treatment of pulmonary edema the nurse would do which of the following A, assess for decreased painB, check the strength of peripheral pulses C, monitor intake and outputD, assess respiratory status  65) A nurse is working in an ambulatory clinic. A client enters the room and is bleeding profusely from a deep laceration of his left lower forearm. After donning gloves what is the priority actionA. Sit the client in the chair with the legs elevatedB. Application of tourniquet to the left armC. Elevate the extremities above the heartD. Application of direct pressure to the wound. 66) Which of the following is the early symptoms of shockA. HypotensionB. BradycardiaC, bradypnea D, irregular heart rhythm  67) Which of the following is a high priority in the immediate treatment of chemical the burns of the handsA. In all cases apply water to cool the burnB. In most cases except for dry lime, flush with large amount of water to remove the chemicalC. Use alcohol to clean the chemical off the skinD. Cover the burn with the dressing but do not flush the chemical from the skin 68) Which of the following is the responsibility of the nurse during the disasterA. Maintain the appropriate stock in the unitB. Reinforce discharge teaching to clientsC. Focus on client with life threatening emergenciesD. Delegate the Aps to focus on the client’s ADLs 69. A client who has taken their first dose of penicillin reports shortness of breath and a red rash on their chest and abdomen. Which of the following medications would be administered first?A. DiphenhydramineB. Hydrocortisone sodium succinateC. AlbuterolD. Epinephrine70. A client is in cardiogenic shock with significant hypotension. What position would increase the blood flow to the brain?A. Supine with legs elevated.B. High fowlers  C, semi-fowlers D, side-lying71. Smallpox was eradicated in the US in 1971 due to the development of a vaccine. Smallpox is listed in the category of bioterrorism agents. How is smallpox transmitted as a biologic agent?A Contamination watersB ContactC AirborneD Indirectly in food sources72. A nurse is observing the care of a client in the emergency department. The client reports severe radiating chest pain and shortness of breath. The client is restless. Slightly cyanotic and reports being frightened. The provider prescribes oxygen by nasal cannula at 4l/min stat. cardiac enzyme levels. IV fluids. And a 12 lead ECG. Which of the following actions will be taken first?A. Application of oxygen at 4l/minB. Inserting the peripheral.C. Semi Fowlers.D. Side lying73) A nurse is attending a yearly training about triaging after a mass casualty event. Which of the following clients would receive priority care?A. A client who has a circular partial thickness of their handB. A client who has an open fracture of the humerus.C. A client with a large head lacerationD. A client who has severe respiratory distress  74. A Nurse is preparing to exit an isolation room. Which of the following pieces of personal protection equipment (PPE) should the nurse remove last?A EyewearB GownC GlovesD Mask  Health Science Science Nursing NUR 245 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)