NUR 2214 Module 5 EAQs - Questions and Answers The nurse is caring for a patient who received bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine 2 years ago while
... [Show More] living in another country. This patient is exhibiting signs and symptoms of tuberculosis. What methods does the nurse expect to be used to effectively evaluate this patient? Select all that apply. Chest x-ray QuantiFERON-TB Gold test A patient returns to the clinic to have the tuberculosis (TB) Mantoux test analyzed by the nurse, which was administered 2 days ago. The patient's left forearm shows a red raised area, which measures 10 mm in diameter. How does the nurse document this finding? Positive reaction that indicates exposure to and the possible presence of TB infection In a patient with pneumonia, what is the most important nursing intervention? Managing hypoxemia What information is important to share with a patient who is being discharged after treatment for pneumonia? Select all that apply. Get an annual influenza immunization Avoid contact with all persons with colds or influenza Stop or reduce any intake of tobacco and tobacco products A patient presents with severe throat pain and edema. There is difficulty swallowing as well as difficulty opening the mouth. Place the steps for managing this patient in the correct order. Percutaneous needle aspiration and drainage of the abscess antibiotic therapy Intravenous (IV) opioids and IV steroids to control pain and edema Hospitalization, if the patient is showing slow response to the drugs Incision and drainage to control infection Additional antibiotic therapy if the patient is showing slow response to initial treatment A patient with recurrent tonsillitis is admitted to the hospital with a peritonsillar abscess. The patient asks the nurse if surgery will be necessary. How does the nurse respond? "Antibiotics are usually an effective treatment for this disease." The occupational nurse is discussing a recent influenza outbreak with employees. Which medications are given to prevent influenza in individuals if they are exposed to someone with influenza? Select all that apply. Amantadine Rimantadine A community health nurse is preparing a community education class on bioterrorism and the use of inhalation anthrax. When preparing to discuss the manifestations of the fulminant stage of the infection, what manifestation does the nurse include in the teaching? Hypotension The nurse in the long-term care facility is concerned about the health status of an 80-year-old resident. What early symptom would alert the nurse that this patient is developing pneumonia? Recent onset of confusion A patient is being admitted for pneumonia. The sputum culture is positive for streptococcus, and the patient asks about the length of the treatment. What is the best answer the nurse can give? "You will be treated for 5 to 7 days." A patient with asthma reports diarrhea and vomiting. Which drug should be used with caution? Zanamivir A 65-year-old patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) asks the nurse about the best way to prevent pneumonia. What is the nurse's best response? "You should get the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine." An adult has been diagnosed as having pulmonary tuberculosis. What direction should the nurse provide before the patient is started on isoniazid (INH) therapy? Select all that apply. "Take a daily multivitamin." "Avoid alcoholic beverages." Following a bioterrorism attack with anthrax, the emergency department nurse checks the medication room for ample supply of which medications? Select all that apply. Rifampin Amoxicillin Vancomycin Doxycycline Ciprofloxacin A female patient presents to the ambulatory clinic with complaints of a cough. Which other signs or symptoms, if present, would cause the nurse to begin wearing an N-95 mask and place the patient in an isolated environment? Select all that apply. anorexia blood-streaked sputum menstrual irregularities [Show Less]