NURS 3251 CJE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - GRADED A+ | LATEST UPDATE (VERIFIED)

NURS 3251 CJE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - GRADED A+ | LATEST UPDATE (VERIFIED) The nurse is reviewing home care instructions for a patient diagnosed with acute viral rhinitis. Whichmedication order does the nurse question? A. Antibiotic B. Antipyretic C. Decongestant D. Antihistamine A. Antibiotic • The nurse is caring for a patient who received bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine 2 years agowhile living in another country. This patient is exhibiting signs and symptoms of tuberculosis. What methods does the nurse expect to be used to effectively evaluate this patient? Select all that apply. A. Chest x-ray B. Mantoux test C. Sputum culture A. Chest x-ray, E. QuantiFERON-TB Gold test • A young adult patient refuses an influenza vaccine, saying, "I'm healthy and won't get that sick if I get the flu." Which is the best response by the nurse? A. "If you get the flu, you can always take an antiviral medication." B. "Not getting the vaccine increases the chances of a worldwide pandemic." C. "If a flu pandemic begins, you should get the vaccine immediately." D. "You may spread the disease to people who are more at risk for severe symptoms." D. "You may spread the disease to people who are more at risk for severe symptoms." • A patient with nasal congestion, fever, and cough has been using over-thecounter medications for a week without improvement. The patient exhibits tenderness to percussion over the sinuses and referred pain to the back of the head. These findings may indicate which condition? A. Rhinitis B. Tonsilitis C. Pharyngitis D. Rhinosinusitis D. Rhinosinusitis • While performing an assessment of a patient, the nurse notes that the patient has progressive fatigue, anorexia, weight loss, irregular menses, and a low-grade fever. Which condition does the nurse suspect in the patient? A. Pharyngitis B. Pneumonia C. Tuberculosis D. Rhinosinusitis C. Tuberculosis • Which nursing interventions are critical in caring for individuals with influenza? Select all that apply. A. Encouraging the patient to rest and increase fluid intake B. Supporting the patient and preventing the spread of the disease C. Avoiding the use of oxygen as it has limited benefit and will be more likely to cause toxicity D. Placing the patient in protective isolation until the patient's immune system fully recovers E. Monitoring pulse rate and quality and urine output during rehydration in a patient with diarrhea A. Encouraging the patient to rest and increase fluid intake, B. Supporting the patient and preventing the spread of the disease, E. Monitoring pulse rate and quality and urine output during rehydration in a patient with diarrhea • The nurse is instructing a patient with tuberculosis about combination drug therapy. What are common instructions that the patient should follow for all the anti-tubercular drugs? Select all that apply. A. "Refrain from wearing soft contact lenses." B. "Refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages." C. "Refrain from taking the drug on an empty stomach." D. "Drink at least 8 ounces of water when you take the medication." E. "Report yellowing of the skin and any darkened urine immediately." B. "Refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages.", E. "Report yellowing of the skin and any darkened urine immediately." • A patient presents with pain and difficulty swallowing, swelling in the throat, difficulty in opening the mouth, and a history of tonsillectomy performed 20 days ago. What should be the order of the treatment? 1. Antibiotic therapy 2. Incision and drainage 3. Additional antibiotic therapy 4. Intravenous (IV) opioids and IV steroids 5. Percutaneous needle aspiration and drainage of the abscess 6. Hospitalization, if the patient is showing slow response to the drugs 5. Percutaneous needle aspiration and drainage of the abscess, 1. Antibiotic therapy, 4. Intravenous (IV) opioids and IV steroids, 6. Hospitalization, if the patient is showing slow response to the drugs, 2. Incision and drainage, 3. Additional antibiotic therapy • A public health nurse is providing education to a community about preparation for a possible influenza epidemic leading to a worldwide pandemic. What does the nurse instruct community members to do upon learning that an influenza outbreak has occurred? A. Attend meetings to learn how to manage the outbreak. B. Take antiviral medications to prevent developing symptoms. C. Obtain a vaccine if not already vaccinated against influenza. D. Stock their homes with a 2-week supply of food and medicine. C. Obtain a vaccine if not already vaccinated against influenza. • A patient taking ethambutol for tuberculosis is receiving discharge teaching from the nurse. What is the most important sign or symptom of a serious adverse reaction to this medication that the nurse should teach this patient? A. Fatigue B. Anorexia C. Changes in vision D. Aching of the feet C. Changes in vision