NURS 215 EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE

NURS 215 EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE

WITH QUESTIONS AND A NSWERS

ARIZONA COLLEGE OF NURSING

Question : A nurse is caring for a client who has severe

acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). The nurse knows that health care professional are required to report communicable and infectious diseases. Which of the following illustrate the rationale for reporting? (select all the apply)

• Planning and evaluating control and prevention

strategies

• Determining public health priorities
• Ensuring proper medical treatment
• Identifying endemic disease
• Monitoring for common-source outbreaks

Correct answer: A. Planning and evaluating control and

prevention strategies

• Determining public health priorities
• Identifying endemic disease
• Monitoring for common-source outbreaks

Question : A nurse is caring for a client who has had a

cough for 3 weeks and is beginning to cough up blood.The client has manifestations of which of the following conditions?

• allergic reaction
• ringworm
• systemic lupus erythematosus
• Tuberculosis

Correct answer: D. Tuberculosis

Question : A nurse is caring for a client who repots a

severe throat, pain when swallowing, and swollen lymph nodes. The client has manifestations of which of the following conditions?

• prodromal
• ringworm
• convalescence
• Illness

Correct answer: Illness

Question : A charge nurse is reviewing with a newly

hired nurse the difference in manifestations of a localized vs a systemic infection. Which of the following are manifestations of a systemic infection. (select all that apply)

• Fever

• Malaise
• Edema
• Pain or tenderness
• Increase in pulse and respiratory rate

Correct answer: A. Fever

• Malaise
• Increase in pulse and respiratory rate

Question : A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for

a client who is being admitted to the facility w/a suspected diagnosis of pertussis. Which of the following should the nurse include in the plan of care? Select all.

• Place the client in a room that has negative air

pressure of at least 6 exchanges/hr

• Wear a mask when providing care within 3 ft of the

client

• Place a surgical mask on the client if transportation to

another dept is unavoidable

• Use sterile gloves when handling soiled linens
• Wear a gown when preforming care that may result in

contamination from secretions

Correct answer: B. Wear a mask when providing care

within 3 ft of the client

• Place a surgical mask on the client if transportation to

another dept is unavoidable

• Wear a gown when preforming care that may result in

contamination from secretions

Question : A nurse is performing mouth care for a client

who is unconscious. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

• Turn the clients head to the side
• place two fingers in the client's mouth to open it
• Brush the client's teeth once per day
• Inject a mouth rinse into the center of the clients

mouth

Correct answer: A. Turn the clients head to the side

Question : A nurse is instructing a client who has

diabetes mellitus about footsore. Which of the following guidelines should the nurse include. Select all that apply

• Inspect the feet daily
• Use moisturizing lotion on the feet
• Wash the feet with warm water and let them air dry
• Use over-the-counter products to treat abrasions
• Wear cotton socks

Correct answer: A. Inspect the feet daily

• Use moisturizing lotion on the feet (not in-between

toes)

• Wear cotton socks