What should you teach A.P. about chlamydial infection?
What will be an ideal response?
A.P. must understand that chlamydial infection is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by
Chlamydia trachomatis. Chlamydial infection, if left untreated, might result in sterility, increased risk
of ectopic pregnancies, perihepatitis, arthritis, and dermatologic problems. It should be suspected
when the male sexual partner exhibits signs of urethritis and the woman exhibits symptoms such
as a yellowish vaginal discharge and painful urination. Gonorrhea and chlamydial infections often
coexist.
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The nurse is caring for a client who experiences a seizure. Which of the following would be a nursing action of priority?
A) Restrain the client during the seizure. B) Insert a tongue blade between the teeth. C) Protect the client from injury. D) Suction the mouth during the convulsion.
An example of a voluntary health agency that is focused on research and education of the public is
a. the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration. b. the Visiting Nurse Association. c. St. Jude's Children's Hospital. d. the American Heart Association.
A patient requires mechanical ventilation. The nurse asks you to assist with the person's care. Which should you agree to do?
a. Select the suction catheter to be used. b. Comfort and reassure the person. c. Suction the person's airway. d. Tell the person this will not be uncom-fortable.
How is pain perception best defined?
1. Pain perception is based on the client's culture and previous experience with pain. 2. Pain perception is the conscious experience of pain that occurs in the brain. 3. Pain perception is the unconscious experience of pain that occurs in the brain. 4. Pain perception is the pain score rating for a client before drug therapy begins.