NUR 220 EXAM 3- UPDATED STUDY GUIDE

NUR 220 EXAM 3- UPDATED STUDY GUIDE 1. The nurse advises that, to reduce the risk of giving a cold to another, on should: Select all that apply. A) Cover mouth and nose when sneezing B) Wash hands frequently C) Take saline nose sprays D) Turning head to crook of arm when coughing 2. The initial intervention to stop epistaxis is to: A) Have patient lie back and hold ice to nose B) Firmly pack nostrils with gauze C) Press firmly on area beneath nose and lips D) Sit forward and pinch nostrils 3. The nurse assesses the older adult with a family tendency to laryngeal cancer for: Select all that apply. A) History of smoking B) Alcohol abuse C) Eating dairy products D) Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) E) Eating spicy foods 4. The nurse instructs the adult post-tonsillectomy patient to avoid: Select all that apply. A) Citrus fluid B) Hot fluids C) Mild products D) Coughing and sneezing E) Rough foods 5. The prime causative organisms for the infection causing sinusitis are: Select all that apply. A) Staphylococci B) Pseudomonas C) Haemophilus influenza D) Streptococcius pneumonia 6. The drug of choice for bacterial pharyngitis is: A) Cipro B) Penicillin C) Bactrim DS D) Metronidazole 7. The nurse caring for a patient post tonsillectomy knows to be vigilant for signs of hemorrhaging which include: A) Vomiting B) Frequent swallowing C) Sneezing D) Coughing 8. The primary aspect of community care for nurses to prevent Upper Respiratory Infections is to promote immunizations for: Select all that apply. A) Measles B) Influenza C) Pneumonia D) Polio 9. The nurse assesses a client with emphysema and notes a barrel chest. What is the reason for the client’s chest anomaly? A) Collapse of distal alveoli B) Use of accessory muscles C) Over distention of the lungs D) Chronic hypoxia 10. What are some commonly prescribed drugs used for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis? A) Antihistamines, beta-blockers, and aspirin B) Corticosteroids, anginals, and anticoagulants C) Corticosteroids, alpha antagonists, and aspirin D) Antihistamines, corticosteroids, and decongestants 11. The nurse is caring for a patient with viral pneumonia. Which intervention(s) should the nurse expect to be included in the care plan? Select all that apply. A) Providing adequate rest periods B) Maintaining adequate fluid intake C) Administering organism-resistant antibiotics D) Monitoring vital signs and respiratory status E) Providing oral hygiene before and after meals 12. A patient with asthma is suddenly experiencing difficulty breathing, tachypnea, and wheezing. Which medication listed on the medication administration record, administered through an inhaler, should the nurse administer to this patient? A) Albuterol B) Cromolyn C) Salmeterol D) Formoterol 13. A client who experienced high fever and chills, a productive cough, chest pain, general malaise, and aching muscles during the past week is admitted to the hospital. The nurse realizes these symptoms correspond most closely with which disease? A) Pneumonia B) Type A influenza C) Pleurisy with effusion D) Streptococcus empyema 14. The nurse is working on a medical-surgical unit that has been participating in a research project associated with pressure ulcers. Which risk factor will the nurse assess for that predisposes a patient to pressure ulcer development? A) Decreased level of consciousness B) Adequate dietary intake C) Shortness of breath D) Muscular pain 15. The nurse is caring for a patient who was involved in an automobile accident 2 weeks ago. The patient sustained a head injury and is unconscious. Which priority element will the nurse consider when planning care to decrease the development of a decubitus ulcer? A) Resistance B) Pressure C) Weight D) Stress 16. Which nursing observation will indicate the patient is at risk for pressure ulcer formation? A) The patient has fecal incontinence. B) The patient ate two thirds of breakfast. C) The patient has a raised red rash on the right shin. D) The patient’s capillary refill is less than 2 seconds. CONTINUED..........................DOWNLOAD FOR BEST REVISION GUIDE AND BEST SCORES