PN VATI Adult Medical Surgical 2020
Quiz
A home health nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Which or the following instructions should the nurse
reinforce to maintain infection control in the client's home? - answersWash dishes in hot
soapy water.
The client should wash dishes in hot soapy water to minimize infectious agents and
prevent the spread of infection.
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client regarding food safety in the
home. Which of the following statements should the nurse include? - answersDo not
leave perishable foods at room temperature for longer than 2 hours.
The nurse should reinforce with the client that perishable foods should be refrigerated
within 2 hr to reduce the risk of micro-organism growth.
A nurse is implementing transmission prevention measures for a client who has active
tuberculosis. Which of the following measures should the nurse include? -
answersPlace a surgical mask on the client when transporting them to other
departments
While transporting the client within the facility, the nurse should have the client wear a
surgical mask to protect others from coming in contact with tuberculosis. A client who
has tuberculosis requires airborne isolation precautions because tuberculosis can
remain in the air for several hours.
A nurse is transferring a client who has lower extremity paralysis from a bed to a chair
using a transportable hydraulic lift. Which of the following actions should the nurse take
to help prevent injury to the client during the transfer? - answersPlace the lower edge of
the sling under the knees and the upper edge under the shoulders.
, The nurse should place the lower edge of the sling under the client's knees and the
upper edge under the client's shoulders to ensure that the majority of the client's weight
is positioned on the sling. This action helps prevent injury to the client during transfer.
A nurse is observing an assistive personnel (AP) provide care to a client in the
immediate postoperative period following a subtotal thyroidectomy. Which of the
following actions by the AP requires intervention by the nurse? - answersThe AP
positions the client supine.
The nurse should ensure that the AP places the client in a high-Fowler's position
following a subtotal thyroidectomy to decrease swelling that could compromise the
client's airway.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an older adult client about the influenza vaccine.
Which of the following statements should the nurse make? - answers"Make sure you
receive the high-dose vaccine."
The nurse should inform the client that the CDC recommends that older adults receive
the high-dose vaccine. This vaccine contains four times the amount of virus antigens
and helps to boost immunity in the older adult.
A nurse is assisting with teaching a class of clients about health promotion and
prevention. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? - answers"You
should receive a tetanus booster every 10 years."
The nurse should instruct the clients to receive a tetanus booster every 10 years to
reduce the risk of tetanus.
A nurse is collecting data from a client who reports hearing loss. Which of the following
tests should the nurse perform to identify conductive hearing loss? - answersWeber
The nurse should plan to perform the Weber test to identify if the client has conductive
hearing loss.
A nurse is assisting a client who is having a pelvic examination for the first time. The
client states, "I am really nervous." Which of the following statements should the nurse
make? - answers"I'll be in the room with you throughout the examination."
The nurse should tell the client that they will be with them during the examination and
will explain the steps of the procedure as they occur.
A nurse is caring for a client who has expressive aphasia. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take? - answersOffer the client a communication board with pictures
Quiz
A home health nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Which or the following instructions should the nurse
reinforce to maintain infection control in the client's home? - answersWash dishes in hot
soapy water.
The client should wash dishes in hot soapy water to minimize infectious agents and
prevent the spread of infection.
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client regarding food safety in the
home. Which of the following statements should the nurse include? - answersDo not
leave perishable foods at room temperature for longer than 2 hours.
The nurse should reinforce with the client that perishable foods should be refrigerated
within 2 hr to reduce the risk of micro-organism growth.
A nurse is implementing transmission prevention measures for a client who has active
tuberculosis. Which of the following measures should the nurse include? -
answersPlace a surgical mask on the client when transporting them to other
departments
While transporting the client within the facility, the nurse should have the client wear a
surgical mask to protect others from coming in contact with tuberculosis. A client who
has tuberculosis requires airborne isolation precautions because tuberculosis can
remain in the air for several hours.
A nurse is transferring a client who has lower extremity paralysis from a bed to a chair
using a transportable hydraulic lift. Which of the following actions should the nurse take
to help prevent injury to the client during the transfer? - answersPlace the lower edge of
the sling under the knees and the upper edge under the shoulders.
, The nurse should place the lower edge of the sling under the client's knees and the
upper edge under the client's shoulders to ensure that the majority of the client's weight
is positioned on the sling. This action helps prevent injury to the client during transfer.
A nurse is observing an assistive personnel (AP) provide care to a client in the
immediate postoperative period following a subtotal thyroidectomy. Which of the
following actions by the AP requires intervention by the nurse? - answersThe AP
positions the client supine.
The nurse should ensure that the AP places the client in a high-Fowler's position
following a subtotal thyroidectomy to decrease swelling that could compromise the
client's airway.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an older adult client about the influenza vaccine.
Which of the following statements should the nurse make? - answers"Make sure you
receive the high-dose vaccine."
The nurse should inform the client that the CDC recommends that older adults receive
the high-dose vaccine. This vaccine contains four times the amount of virus antigens
and helps to boost immunity in the older adult.
A nurse is assisting with teaching a class of clients about health promotion and
prevention. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? - answers"You
should receive a tetanus booster every 10 years."
The nurse should instruct the clients to receive a tetanus booster every 10 years to
reduce the risk of tetanus.
A nurse is collecting data from a client who reports hearing loss. Which of the following
tests should the nurse perform to identify conductive hearing loss? - answersWeber
The nurse should plan to perform the Weber test to identify if the client has conductive
hearing loss.
A nurse is assisting a client who is having a pelvic examination for the first time. The
client states, "I am really nervous." Which of the following statements should the nurse
make? - answers"I'll be in the room with you throughout the examination."
The nurse should tell the client that they will be with them during the examination and
will explain the steps of the procedure as they occur.
A nurse is caring for a client who has expressive aphasia. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take? - answersOffer the client a communication board with pictures
