CJE Benchmark Exam 2 – Questions With Expert
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What signs and symptoms does the lethargy, night sweats, and low-grade fever.
nurse anticipate to find in a patient
diagnosed with tuberculosis?
Which position assumed by a patient Sitting in tripod position.
with pneumonia leads the nurse to
suspect hypoxia?
Which virus is a strain of the bird flu? H5N1.
What is the most important "Take the medication exactly as prescribed."
information for the nurse to convey to
a patient beginning pharmacological
therapy for tuberculosis?
What education will be provided for Everyone must undergo tuberculosis testing.
the family of a patient being treated
for tuberculosis at home?
What does orange-tinged sputum and Normal drug side effects of rifampin.
urine indicate in a patient undergoing
treatment for tuberculosis?
What information is most important for "Do not drink alcohol."
the nurse to give to a patient prior to
starting drug therapy for tuberculosis?
, What nursing intervention should be Encourage an intake of 2 liters of fluid per day.
included in the care plan for a patient
with pneumonia who has difficulty
clearing thick secretions?
What type of pneumonia is indicated Lobar pneumonia.
by consolidation in a segment of the
left lung on a chest x-ray?
What assessment findings does the Findings include myalgia, dyspnea, and hemoptysis.
nurse anticipate for a patient
suspected of having pneumonia?
What discharge instruction should a "Take the drug on an empty stomach."
nurse provide for a patient with active
tuberculosis prescribed isoniazid?
What consideration is important for Monitor for early signs of sepsis.
the nurse when managing the care of
a patient with hospital-acquired
pneumonia?
What nursing interventions are Using strict airborne isolation techniques,
focused on preventing the spread of handwashing before and after patient care,
SARS? disinfecting contaminated surfaces, and using
contact precautions.
What statement by the nurse will assist "You must swallow your pills in front of me."
a patient in understanding directly
observed therapy for tuberculosis
medication?
What is a recommendation for Avoid indoor pollutants, eat a healthy diet, and avoid
pneumonia prevention? crowded areas during flu season
What are common pathological Pain, anxiety, stimulation of J receptors
findings associated with pneumonia?