Excelsior Health Differences Life span 3 questions
with correct answers
which disease should the nurse suspect when a child exhibits a white
tongue with red papillae and a diffuse red rash under the folds of the
joints Correct Answer-scarlet fever
which observation is indicative of the onset of sepsis in a patient with a
gram negative infection Correct Answer-hyperthermia
which instuction should be included in the discharge plan for patients
infected with the herpes simlex virus Correct Answer-avoid siuations
that might result in stress
what situation places a person at greatest risk for an infectin transmitted
by the fecal oral route Correct Answer-eating shrimp salad at a picnic
how is the hepatitis A vius transmitted Correct Answer-fecal oral route
which method most reliabley indicates thaa patient has active pulmonary
tubrculosis Correct Answer-sputum culture
which health problem may occur if streptococcal pharyngitis remains
untreated Correct Answer-glmerulonephritis
,a child has a family history of convulsions. which medication should be
aministered along with the diphtheria and tetanus toxoid, petussis (DTP)
immunization Correct Answer-acetaminophen
what evidence idicates that trimethoprind sulfamethoxazole (bactrim)
has been effective in the treatment of a pateint with a urinary tract
infection (UTI) Correct Answer-the urine bacterial colony count is <
100,000/mL
a person who works at which occupation is at increased risk of acquiring
hepatitis C Correct Answer-phlebotomist
A firey red throat is a common sign of which problem? Correct Answer-
acute pharyngitis
The nurse assessing a 9-month-old infant notes paroxysmal cough,
wheezing, and a 37.8° C (100.1° F) temperature. The infant's parents
state that they have observed episodes of apnea. Which condition should
the nurse suspect? Correct Answer-respiratory syncytial virus
Which data should the nurse expect to find when assessing a female
patient who is in the primary stage of syphilis? Correct Answer-a
painless chancre on the genitalia
What is the etiology of rheumatic heart disease? Correct Answer-Group
A streptococci affect the heart
, Zoster immune globulin is used as prophylaxis against which
communicable disease? Correct Answer-varicella
Which is a clinical manifestation of rubella in the prodromal stage
Correct Answer-mild conjunctivitis
Opportunistic infection, such as oral candidiasis, is a common problem
associated with which infectious disease Correct Answer-Rationale for
Choice 1: Oral candidiasis is a fungal infection that occurs in nearly all
patients with AIDS
Why are antidiarrheal agents contraindicated for patients with
salmonellosis Correct Answer-These drugs can potentially extend the
period of infection.
Which clinical manifestation is most indicative of a urinary tract
infection (UTI)? Correct Answer-frequency
Why is it important to administer an antibiotic, such as penicillin, at
equal time intervals Correct Answer-to maintain constant serum levels
Which drug decreases pain in patients with urinary tract infections
(UTIs) by acting as a topical anesthetic? Correct Answer-
phenazopyridine hydrochloride (Pyridium)
is a urinary analgesic that exerts a local anesthetic action on the urinary
mucosa.
with correct answers
which disease should the nurse suspect when a child exhibits a white
tongue with red papillae and a diffuse red rash under the folds of the
joints Correct Answer-scarlet fever
which observation is indicative of the onset of sepsis in a patient with a
gram negative infection Correct Answer-hyperthermia
which instuction should be included in the discharge plan for patients
infected with the herpes simlex virus Correct Answer-avoid siuations
that might result in stress
what situation places a person at greatest risk for an infectin transmitted
by the fecal oral route Correct Answer-eating shrimp salad at a picnic
how is the hepatitis A vius transmitted Correct Answer-fecal oral route
which method most reliabley indicates thaa patient has active pulmonary
tubrculosis Correct Answer-sputum culture
which health problem may occur if streptococcal pharyngitis remains
untreated Correct Answer-glmerulonephritis
,a child has a family history of convulsions. which medication should be
aministered along with the diphtheria and tetanus toxoid, petussis (DTP)
immunization Correct Answer-acetaminophen
what evidence idicates that trimethoprind sulfamethoxazole (bactrim)
has been effective in the treatment of a pateint with a urinary tract
infection (UTI) Correct Answer-the urine bacterial colony count is <
100,000/mL
a person who works at which occupation is at increased risk of acquiring
hepatitis C Correct Answer-phlebotomist
A firey red throat is a common sign of which problem? Correct Answer-
acute pharyngitis
The nurse assessing a 9-month-old infant notes paroxysmal cough,
wheezing, and a 37.8° C (100.1° F) temperature. The infant's parents
state that they have observed episodes of apnea. Which condition should
the nurse suspect? Correct Answer-respiratory syncytial virus
Which data should the nurse expect to find when assessing a female
patient who is in the primary stage of syphilis? Correct Answer-a
painless chancre on the genitalia
What is the etiology of rheumatic heart disease? Correct Answer-Group
A streptococci affect the heart
, Zoster immune globulin is used as prophylaxis against which
communicable disease? Correct Answer-varicella
Which is a clinical manifestation of rubella in the prodromal stage
Correct Answer-mild conjunctivitis
Opportunistic infection, such as oral candidiasis, is a common problem
associated with which infectious disease Correct Answer-Rationale for
Choice 1: Oral candidiasis is a fungal infection that occurs in nearly all
patients with AIDS
Why are antidiarrheal agents contraindicated for patients with
salmonellosis Correct Answer-These drugs can potentially extend the
period of infection.
Which clinical manifestation is most indicative of a urinary tract
infection (UTI)? Correct Answer-frequency
Why is it important to administer an antibiotic, such as penicillin, at
equal time intervals Correct Answer-to maintain constant serum levels
Which drug decreases pain in patients with urinary tract infections
(UTIs) by acting as a topical anesthetic? Correct Answer-
phenazopyridine hydrochloride (Pyridium)
is a urinary analgesic that exerts a local anesthetic action on the urinary
mucosa.
