The nurse teaches the parents of a child with acute epiglottitis that the child could suddenly suffer:
a. increased carbon dioxide levels.
b. airway obstruction.
c. inability to swallow.
d. bronchial collapse.
Question 2An LPN/LVN must practice under the supervision of an RN, medical physician, osteopathic physician, or:
a. dentist.
b. psychologist.
c. physical therapist.
d. experienced LPN/LVN.
Question 3A disease caused by a virus has an additional complication compared to a disease caused by bacteria because a virus:
a. multiplies rapidly.
b. returns frequently.
c. is not killed by antibiotics.
d. is unable to be cultured.
Question 4When writing expected outcomes, the nurse should adhere to accepted criteria, which include:
a. nurse will assess vital signs every day.
b. resident will observe safety guidelines while smoking.
c. resident will take part in one activity daily for the next 90 days.
d. nurse will monitor O2 saturation to maintain > 90.
Question 5The bacterium responsible for more diseases than any other organism is:
a. Staphylococcus.
b. Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
c. Haemophilus influenzae.
d. Streptococcus.
Question 6The mother of a child with acute laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB) asks why her child must be kept NPO. The nurse explains that:
a. the epinephrine given causes nausea and vomiting.
b. the child is being hydrated with IV fluids.
c. swollen respiratory passages make eating difficult.
d. the child's rapid respirations pose a risk for aspiration.
Question 7When the nurse is preparing a tepid bath for a patient, the water temperature should be:
a. 98.6 F.
b. 100.2 F.
c. 104.8 F.
d. 110.4 F.