The nurse is reviewing a patient's laboratory results. What conclusion should the nurse make after reviewing these results?
1. adequate nutritional status
2. risk for impaired immunity
3. antigenantibody reaction
4. autoimmune disorder
Question 2The nurse needs to change a patient's abdominal wound dressing. Which techniques should the nurse use?
1. standard precautions
2. contact precautions
3. droplet precautions
4. airborne precautions
Question 3A patient develops hyperthermia related to a diagnosis of pneumonia. Which interventions should the nurse perform to help with this problem?
Select all that apply.
1. Reduce the temperature of the room.
2. Administer antipyretic medications as prescribed.
3. Promote frequent rest periods.
4. Administer ice packs.
5. Restrict fluids.
Question 4A patient is receiving intravenous vancomycin for the treatment of Clostridium difficile. Why should the nurse assess the patient for flushing, tachycardia, and hypotension during the infusion of this medication?
1. to identify red man syndrome
2. to recognize the ototoxicity effect
3. to prevent a superinfection
4. to begin treatment for hives
Question 5A patient diagnosed with active tuberculosis is being admitted to the hospital. For which type of isolation should the nurse prepare this patient?
1. airborne precautions
2. standard precautions
3. droplet precautions
4. contact precautions
Question 6A patient is prescribed a trough blood level to evaluate the therapeutic effect of an antibiotic. When should the nurse schedule this blood test to be drawn?
1. a few minutes before the next scheduled dose of medication
2. 12 hours after the oral administration of the medication
3. 30 minutes after the intravenous administration of the medication
4. during the infusion of the antibiotic
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