After administering the annual Mantoux tuberculin skin test to employees, the nurse instructs the staff to return within how many hours after administration to have the results determined?
12 to 24 hours 24 to 48 hours 48 to 72 hours 72 to 84 hours
Category: NCLEX-RN
The nurse teaches a group of fire fighters about the spread of tuberculosis (TB). Which statement by a fire fighter indicates the teaching has been effective?
“I could get TB if I come in contact with blood from an infected person.” “I can share a cup of coffee with someone who is infected with TB.” “I could get TB if...
The pediatric nurse is preparing a child with acute lymphocytic leukemia for discharge. The discharge plan should include all but which of the following statements?
restrict naps to allow more complete rest at night increase intake of protein, iron, and vitamin C to provide nutrients required for hemoglobin production keep ...
Which precaution must a nurse take when checking the blood pressure of an HIV-positive client?
wear gloves wear a gown use contact precautions wash hands
The nurse is caring for a 7-year-old child who presents to the ED with multiple bruises, a fractured ankle, and cigarette burns on the arms. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
ask the parents if they burned the child with cigarettes ask the client to tell you what happened to cause the bruising and burns inform the parents that they c...
A client has been admitted to the oncology unit and has a large amount of cash, several credit cards, and several pieces of expensive-looking gold jewelry in her possession. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
tell the client to hide everything in her purse or a bag and put it in the closet offer to take her belongings to the charge nurse’s office where they can be lo...
The nurse is preparing to transfer a client from the ICU to the floor. Which of the following ensures continuity of care for the client? Select all that apply.
using approved abbreviations in documenting care providing report on the client using standard hand-off reports informing the receiving nurse of pending lab res...
A newly graduated nurse is working in the pediatric unit. Which client assignment is most appropriate for this nurse?
a 2-year-old with hemophilia A who has suddenly become less responsive a 15-year-old with sickle cell disease complaining of lower right quadrant abdominal pain...
The nurse is caring for clients on a medical-surgical floor. Which tasks related to pain management can be delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? Select all that apply.
assessing the pain level on a scale of 1 – 10 reminding clients to report pain immediately reporting facial grimacing in unresponsive clients asking clients dir...
The nurse is working triage in the ED when four clients present at the same time. Which client should be seen first ?
a 45-year-old female on oral contraceptives with unusually heavy menstrual bleeding a 24-year-old with a dog bite to the leg from the family dog who is current ...