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The results of an older patient's urinalysis reveal bacteria in the urine. What action should the nurse perform next?
 
  1. Notify the physician.
  2. Order a repeat urinalysis to confirm the initial test.
  3. Order a culture and sensitivity to identify the exact type of bacteria.
  4. Review the nursing assessment for reports consistent with a urinary tract infection.

Question 2

Tuberculosis
 
  A) can be spread by persons who have positive skin tests and no symptoms.
  B) presents a higher risk for clients who take immunosuppressant medications.
  C) is caused by a virus related to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
  D) in the early stage, causes the client to gain weight and be short of breath.

Question 3

An older patient tells the nurse about leaking urine when sneezing. To what does the nurse realize that is type of urinary incontinence is attributed?
 
  1. Result of a system blockage
  2. Result of bladder overstretching
  3. Damage of the urinary apparatus
  4. Increase in intra-abdominal pressure

Question 4

An active case of tuberculosis
 
  A) is treated with several antibiotics for a 2-month period.
  B) gives active immunity and the client cannot have a relapse.
  C) is verified by a positive two-step tuberculin skin test.
  D) requires isolation with controlled ventilation and reverse airflow until the client has been treated for 2 weeks with recommended antibiotic therapy.

Question 5

An elderly client has an order for a tuberculin skin test. The correct technique to give the two-step test purified protein derivative (PP
  D) is to
 
  A) administer an injection of 5-TU subcutaneously; observe for induration in 48 hours; repeat the test and measure the induration.
  B) administer an injection of 5-TU intradermally and measure the induration in 72 hours; if the test is negative, repeat the test within 1 to 2 weeks and measure the induration in 72 hours.
  C) administer 5 units of BCG vaccine subcutaneously; in 72 hours administer an injection of 5-TU intradermally and measure the induration in 24 hours. Repeat the test in two weeks.
  D) administer an injection of 5-TU intradermally at one site and administer an injection of 5-TU subcutaneously and measure the induration of both sites in 72 hours.

Answer to #1

4
Rationale: Notification of the physician at this time is premature.

Answer to #2

B

Answer to #3

4
Rationale: A system blockage would result in urinary retention.

Answer to #4

D

Answer to #5

B

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