NURS 3230 Infectious Respiratory
Quiz and Correct Answers.
Which combination of personal protective equipment does the nurse wear when caring for a
client with severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)? - Answer gloves, gown, goggles, mask
The nurse is teaching a client about isoniazid (INH) and rifampin (RIF) drug therapy for
tuberculosis (TB). The nurse instructs that while on these medications, the client should avoid
consuming which food? - Answer Alcohol
The nurse is reviewing home care instructions for a client diagnosed with acute viral rhinitis.
Which medication order does the nurse question? - Answer Antibiotic
A previously infected client with a dormant tuberculosis (TB) infection has experienced a
reactivation of the disease. Which was likely a factor in this occurrence? - Answer Taking
prednisone for the past 3 weeks
Which clinical manifestations are usually present when an older adult has pneumonia? Select all
that apply.
A. Fever
B. Confusion
C. Weakness
D. Poor appetite
E. Cough
F. Fatigue - Answer B, C, D, F
Of these clients waiting for an influenza immunization, which one would be eligible to receive
the live attenuated vaccine (Flumist) instead of the trivalent inactivated vaccine (Fluzone)? -
Answer 35 year old with allergies
A client returns to the clinic to have the tuberculosis (TB) Mantoux test analyzed by the nurse,
which was administered 2 days ago. The client's left forearm shows a red raised area, which
measures 10 mm in diameter. How does the nurse document this finding? - Answer Positive
reaction that indicates exposure to and the possible presence of TB infection
An older client is diagnosed with pneumonia. To assist with comfort during the admission
interview, what does the nurse do? - Answer Allow the client to rest at frequent intervals
Quiz and Correct Answers.
Which combination of personal protective equipment does the nurse wear when caring for a
client with severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)? - Answer gloves, gown, goggles, mask
The nurse is teaching a client about isoniazid (INH) and rifampin (RIF) drug therapy for
tuberculosis (TB). The nurse instructs that while on these medications, the client should avoid
consuming which food? - Answer Alcohol
The nurse is reviewing home care instructions for a client diagnosed with acute viral rhinitis.
Which medication order does the nurse question? - Answer Antibiotic
A previously infected client with a dormant tuberculosis (TB) infection has experienced a
reactivation of the disease. Which was likely a factor in this occurrence? - Answer Taking
prednisone for the past 3 weeks
Which clinical manifestations are usually present when an older adult has pneumonia? Select all
that apply.
A. Fever
B. Confusion
C. Weakness
D. Poor appetite
E. Cough
F. Fatigue - Answer B, C, D, F
Of these clients waiting for an influenza immunization, which one would be eligible to receive
the live attenuated vaccine (Flumist) instead of the trivalent inactivated vaccine (Fluzone)? -
Answer 35 year old with allergies
A client returns to the clinic to have the tuberculosis (TB) Mantoux test analyzed by the nurse,
which was administered 2 days ago. The client's left forearm shows a red raised area, which
measures 10 mm in diameter. How does the nurse document this finding? - Answer Positive
reaction that indicates exposure to and the possible presence of TB infection
An older client is diagnosed with pneumonia. To assist with comfort during the admission
interview, what does the nurse do? - Answer Allow the client to rest at frequent intervals
