A family member has developed tuberculosis (TB) and the rest of the family members are undergoing TB skin testing to determine their status
The nurse assesses the indurations and determines that a family member with which size induration shows a positive reaction for TB?
A) 2 mm
B) 3 mm
C) 4 mm
D) 5 mm
D
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A nurse is has just finished giving a presentation for her peers regarding cultural sensitivity. Which statement by a peer would indicate a need for further education?
A) "I will address all of my clients by their last name until they give me permission to call them by their first name." B) "I need to introduce myself and state my role to a client when I first meet the client." C) "I will never ask clients about their culture; I don't want to offend them." D) "I will show respect for the client's support people. I understand that in some cultures individuals don't make their own healthcare decisions."
Which type of theory may describe a phenomenon, explain relationships of concepts or predict effects of a phenomenon?
A) Metatheory B) Grand theory C) Middle range theory D) Practice theory
A nursing intervention directs the patient to be turned every 2 hours to prevent skin breakdown from immobility. Assessment findings on new reddened areas on the lateral aspects of the right knee and ankle are obtained
What is the most appropriate way for these findings to be used when the care plan is evaluated? a. The information will be added to the relevant area of the electronic medical record. b. The nursing diagnosis will be changed from an actual problem to a potential problem. c. The new intervention of calling the physician will be added to the care plan. d. The intervention will change to have the patient turned every hour.
What action should the nurse take next after stopping the transfusion?
A. Administer a dose of prescribed PRN antipyretic medication B. Infuse normal saline solution through separate IV tubing C. Obtain a urinalysis and send it to the lab with blood bag and tubing D. Reassess Mr. H's vital sings anf oxygen saturation level