Four students come to the school clinic simultaneously, seeking help from the school nurse. In which order
of priority should the nurse provide care to
... [Show More] these students? (Arrange the client with the highest priority first,
on top, and lowest priority last, on bottom.)
a. A 7-year-old who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and is experiencing extreme hunger and shakiness
b. A 12-year-old with history of asthma who is wheezing and complaining of shortness of breath.
c. A 5-year-old who is crying uncontrollably because of an incontinent bowel episode.
d. A 10-year-old with bleeding lacerations on both knees after falling in gym class.
B, A, D, C - 12, 7, 10, 5
2. a. A 60-year-old with
diabetes and
agoraphobia
The local health department needs to prioritize the distribution of influenza vaccinations due to a limited
supply. In determining which individuals should receive the limited available vaccine, which person should
the public health nurse ask to return to the clinic later when more vaccine is available?
a. A 60-year-old with diabetes and agoraphobia
b. An 80-year-old resident in an Alzheimer's unit
c. A 65-year-old aide working in a nursing home.
d. An 8-year-old girl with poorly-controlled asthma
3. a. Availability of fresh
water for washing
hands after work
The nurse at a migrant health center notes an increased incidence of dermatitis in seasonal farm workers at
a local fruit farm. In response to this finding, it is most important for the nurse to obtain which information
as a part of a community assessment?
a. Availability of fresh water for washing hands after work
b. Air pollution levels in the surrounding community
c. Number of hours of worker's exposure to direct sunlight
d. Percentage of poisonous plants in the work fields
4. a. Complete a physical
and mental exam of
the client
On a repeat home visit to see an 84-year-old widow, the nurse discovers that the client is unkempt, smells
of stale urine, and does not recognize her neighbors or the nurse. What action should the nurse take first?
a. Complete a physical and mental exam of the client
b. Call Adult Protective Services to obtain emergency nursing home placement.
c. Seek the family's assistance in caring for the client
d. Call the client's pharmacy to determine what medications she is taking [Show Less]