A patient tells the nurse he had the bacilli Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccination as a child because his mother had tuberculosis. How should the nurse expect this patient to be screened for tuberculosis?
1. tine test
2. Mantoux test
3. tine and Mantoux tests
4. chest x-ray
Correct Answer: 4
After vaccination with BCG, a positive reaction to tuberculin testing is common. Periodic chest x-rays may be required for screening purposes.
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The nurse is teaching the patient about angina pectoris. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates that he has understood the teaching implemented regarding angina pectoris?
A) "I will avoid exercise because it will precipitate my angina." B) "As long as I take my medicines, I will not need to decrease my fat intake." C) "My high blood pressure has no effect on my episodes of chest pain." D) "High fat in the diet and smoking can cause my episodes of chest pain."
Nursing diagnoses can be best defined as:
A) Health problems that are amenable to resolution by nursing actions B) Medical treatments prescribed by the physician C) Problems that the nurse experiences while caring for the patient D) The equipment used to implement medical therapy
The nurse-client relationship in forensic nursing is predicated on
a. preservation of potential evidence. b. assessment of risk of dangerousness. c. the possibility a crime has been committed. d. treatment of symptoms of psychiatric disorder.
The nurse is using a simple mask on a client exhibiting signs of respiratory distress. What is the minimum oxygen flow rate with a simple mask to prevent carbon dioxide buildup?
A) 6 LPM B) 8 LPM C) 10 LPM D) 12 LPM