concepts quiz
A charge nurse is discussing staff nurses' responsibilities in preplanning for response to a disaster. Which of the following responsibilities should the nurse include in the discussion? A. Identify community resources that are available. B. Evaluate the impact of a disaster on the community. C. Assess survivors of a disaster for levels of psychological stress. D. Link victims with support agencies to help with food, clothing, shelter, and counseling needs.
A
A charge nurse is discussing the phases of community response to disaster with nursing staff. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the heroic phase of disaster response?A. "Personnel are willing to work in dangerous conditions to provide assistance." B. "Survivors come together and share stories of survival." C. "Responders experience exhaustion due to extended relief efforts." D. "Normalcy begins to return to the community."
A
A community health nurse is reviewing the levels of disease prevention. Which of the following activities is an example of tertiary prevention? A. Providing treatment for clients who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease B. Performing screening for sexually transmitted infections C. Administering influenza immunizations at a local health fair D. Testing new nurses for exposure to tuberculosis.
A
A nurse is caring for a client who suspects recent exposure to inhalation anthrax. Which of the following findings indicate possible exposure? A. Flu-like symptoms B. Sloughing of skin C. Vesicles on the skin D. Respiratory failure
A
A nurse is performing triage for a group of clients following a mass casualty incident (MCI). Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to care for first? A. A client experiencing a tension pneumothorax B. A client who has a closed upper extremity fracture C. A client who has full-thickness burns over 80% of his body D. A client who has agonal respirations
A
A nurse is reviewing the guidelines for reporting nationally notifiable infectious diseases. Which of the following diseases should the nurse plan to report to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)? A. Lyme disease B. Cytomegalovirus C. Streptococcus pharyngitis D. Toxoplasmosis
A
A nurse is working with an interdisciplinary disaster committee to develop a community-wide emergency response plan in the event of a nonbiological or chemical incident. The nurse should include which of the following agencies to be notified immediately after calling 911?A. Office of Emergency Management (OEM) B. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) C. American Red Cross (ARC) D. U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
A
A school nurse receives a call that some children and teachers report being exposed to an undetermined noxious gas odor presenting in the classrooms and are experiencing dizziness. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Have students evacuated from the school and establish a triage area in the school parking lot. B. Move individuals who are reporting symptoms to one of the affected classrooms and create a triage area inside the room. C. Arrange for client transportation to the nearest emergency department and tell the group triage will occur there. D. Transport all children and school personnel to the nearest medical facility using school buses.
A
A nurse is providing staff education about smallpox as a bioterrorism threat. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of this agent? (Select all that apply.) A. "Smallpox is transmitted person to person." B. "Infection is characterized by severe respiratory distress." C. "Smallpox vaccination ensures lifelong immunity." D. "Naturally occurring smallpox has been eradicated from the world." E. "Smallpox is often confused with varicella."
A, D, E
A nurse is assisting with triaging clients following an explosion. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as the highest priority? A. An unconscious adult client who has a large head wound with gray matter exposed; absent respirations B. A conscious adult client who has second-degree burns on both lower legs; respiratory rate is> 30/min C. An unconscious 6-month-old infant with no respirations; no visible injuries D. A conscious adult client wearing a medic-alert diabetic bracelet; client reports feeling clammy and shaky
B
A nurse is establishing health promotion goals for a female client who smokes cigarettes, has hypertension, and has a BMI of 26. Which of the following goals should the nurse include? A. The client will list foods that are high in calcium, which should be avoided. B. The client will walk for 30 min 5 days a week. C. The client will increase calorie intake by 200 cal per day. D. The client will replace cigarettes with smokeless tobacco products.
B
A nurse is the triage officer in the emergency department when four clients arrive following a factory explosion. Which of the following clients should the nurse care for first? A. A conscious adult client who reports shortness of breath, has a respiratory rate of 24/min, and capillary refill of < 2 seconds B. An unconscious adult client who has a sucking chest wound, respirations of 38/min, and capillary refill of < 2 seconds C. A conscious adult client who has a dislocated right shoulder, respiratory rate of 18/min, and capillary refill of < 2 seconds D. An unconscious adult client who has no respirations, capillary refill is > 2 seconds, and paramedics have already tried to reposition airway without results
B
A public health nurse is assessing an older adult client who lives with a family member. The nurse identifies several bruises in various stages of healing. The client and family member explain that the bruises are a result of clumsiness. However, based on the distribution of the bruises, the nurse suspects abuse. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. Document the bruises in the client's chart. B. Report the findings to a supervisor. C. Provide the client with a crisis hotline number. D. Discuss respite care with the client's family.
B
An older adult client who lives alone tells a clinic nurse that he is unable to drive himself to the store and is afraid to cook on the stove. Which of the following community resources should the nurse recommend for this client? A. Hospice care B. Meals on Wheels C. A rehabilitation facility D. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
B
Which of the following is an example of benchmarking? A. The nurse supervisor from Birmingham Cares Home Health creates a daily checklist for the nurses to use to make sure they perform complete visits. B. The nurse supervisor for Heartfelt Home Health observes how the nurses at Birmingham Cares Home Health conduct their intake visits because Birmingham Cares has the lowest rate of readmissions in the state. C. Medicare gives an end of year bonus to Birmingham Cares Home Health for having the lowest rate of readmissions in the state. D. A client being seen by a nurse from Heartfelt Home Health contacts the nurse to report that his blood pressure has been within normal range for the past four days.
B
A nurse is educating community members about how to prepare for a disaster. Which of the following supplies should the nurse instruct the clients to include in a disaster preparedness kit? (Select all that apply.) A. Three quarts of water per person B. Clean clothing C. Personal ID D. Matches E. Prescription medications
B, C, D, E
A nurse is planning a staff education session regarding biological weapons of mass destruction. Which of the following should he plan to include in the session? (Select all that apply.) A. Sarin B. Smallpox C. Anthrax D. Hydrogen cyanide E. Botulism
B, C, E
A school nurse is teaching a group of nurses newly hired to work in the school system about pediculosis capitis (head lice). Which of the following information is appropriate to include in the teaching? A. Family pets can contribute to the transmission of lice. B. Children from lower socioeconomic areas are more likely to have lice. C. Nits that are shed into the environment are capable of hatching for up to 10 days. D. Infestation often appears as grayish brown, threadlike burrows along the skin behind the ears.
C
An occupational health nurse in the clinic of an industrial plant is developing a guidebook for clinic workers. Which of the following actions should the nurse include as a secondary prevention strategy?A. Teach plant workers about proper lifting techniques. B. Set up an influenza immunization campaign. C. Help plant workers identify signs of carpal tunnel syndrome. D. Collaborate with physical therapists to develop programs for injured employees to return to work.
C
A community health nurse is developing a pamphlet about breast self-examination (BSE) for a local health fair. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A. Expect some breast dimpling or discharge with age. B. For those who have a menstrual cycle, perform a BSE every month, 2 or 3 days before menstruation. C. Using the palm of the hand, feel for lumps using a circular motion. D. Breasts can be examined in the shower with soapy hands.
D
A nurse is leading a therapeutic group for clients at an outpatient mental health clinic. Which of the following client statements indicates a problem with role transition? A. "If my husband had gone to the doctor like I told him to, he'd be alive today." B. "I am so angry with my husband's attitude. He thinks he knows everything!" C. "I want to have an intimate relationship, but I end up breaking off relationships as soon as they begin." D. "I just can't seem to find any energy to take care of my children since my husband divorced me."
D
A nurse is preparing a community health program for adults at risk for cardiovascular disease. Which of the following should the nurse include as a modifiable risk factor? A. Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus B. Family history of cardiac disease C. Increasing age D. Cigarette smoking
D
A nurse is preparing a response protocol for botulism as a bioterrorism agent. The nurse should prepare the protocol based on which of the following information? (Select all that apply.) A. Botulism can produce paralysis within 12 to 72 hr following exposure. B. Notify the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) when more than three cases are confirmed. C. Botulism is acquired through direct contact with an infected person. D. Vomiting and diarrhea are expected findings following exposure. E. Botulism is a toxin found in castor beans.
D
A nurse is preparing to administer ciprofloxacin to a client. The nurse should identify that the medication is treatment for exposure to which of the following agents? A. Smallpox B. Sarin gas C. Ebola virus D. Anthrax
D
A nurse is reviewing treatment protocols for clients exposed to bioterrorism agents. For which of the following agents should the nurse plan to administer a vaccine following exposure? A. Anthrax B. Botulism C. Plague D. Smallpox
D
A nurse working for a home health agency is assessing an older adult male client. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to address? A. Swollen gums B. Pruritus C. Urinary hesitancy D. Dysphagia
D
A public health nurse is teaching a group of nurses about smallpox. Which of the following statements by one of the nurses indicates understanding of the teaching? A. "There are rare, occasional occurrences of smallpox." B. "Vaccination against smallpox provides lifelong immunity." C. "Smallpox lesions appear in various stages of healing." D. "Unlike chickenpox, the vesicles of smallpox are more abundant on the face."
D
antibiotic resistant strains
antibiotic resistant strains
tularemia
cough is not bloody rare infectious disease that attacks the skin, eyes, lymph nodes, and lungs (aka rabbit fever)
A community health nurse in a pediatric clinic is reviewing the history of a 12-year-old client. Which of the following immunizations should the nurse expect to administer? A. Meningococcal conjugate B. Herpes zoster C. Rotavirus D. Pneumococcal polysaccharide
A
A community health nurse is providing a community education program about disaster preparedness. Which of the following should the nurse recommend that clients include in their family's disaster readiness supply kit or "go bag"? (Select all that apply.) A. Pencil and paper B. Whistle C. Antibiotics D. Copies of insurance cards E. Household bleach
A, B, D, E
what is used in bioterrorism
Anthrax
A is nurse assisting with field triage following a motor-vehicle crash involving a bus with multiple victims. The nurse assesses a child who has an open fracture of the femur. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Locate the child's parents to obtain consent for treatment. B. Place a yellow triage tag on the child. C. Notify the emergency department of the child's imminent arrival. D. Perform a complete head-to-toe assessment
B
A nurse is preparing to care for a client who has suspected exposure to plague as a result of bioterrorism. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first? A. Prepare for drainage of lesions. B. Initiate contact precautions. C. Notify the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). D. Decontaminate the client.
B
sign of radiation
Bloody Diarrhea
A community health nurse is conducting an educational program on various environmental pollutants. The nurse should emphasize that clients who have which of the following disorders are especially vulnerable to ozone effects? A. Osteoarthritis B. Basal cell carcinoma C. Asthma D. Hypothyroidism
C
A nurse is among the first responders to a mass-casualty incident and does not know what type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is needed. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Wait until the type of equipment needed is known. B. Decontaminate victims before intervening. C. Choose the highest level of protection equipment available. D. Use a dosimeter to measure the level of radiation in the area before intervening.
C
A nurse is helping to triage a group of clients at a mass casualty incident who were involved in an explosion at a local factory. Which of the following clients should the nurse tag to be the priority for care? A. A client who has severe head injuries, respiratory rate 6/min, and is unresponsive B. A client who has a simple fracture of the femur, multiple scratches on both legs, and is crying hysterically C. A client who has a piece of wood punctured into the chest wall and has an audible hissing sound coming from the wound site D. A female who is pregnant at 20 weeks of gestation, has multiple cuts and abrasions, and is walking around
C
the international acknowledgment for health as both a basic right and an essential for social and economic development is A. Ottawa Charter B. WHO Collaborative C. Jakarta Declaration D. Pluralistic health
C. the Jakarta declaration
The collaboration of a public health nurse and a social worker to assess housing needs and intervene with recommendations for program support, based on the length of time housing assistance will be required, reflects which of the following models? A. Housing First B. RE-AIM Evaluation C. Spectrum of Prevention D. Continuum of care
D. continuum of care
what are some new and reemerging diseases
H1N1, ebola, zika, west nile
vector borne pathogen
dengue fever
plague symptom
hemoptysis (coughing up blood or blood stained mucus from lungs) the airway is bleeding
A nurse is participating in a biological disaster simulation where citizens are exposed to pneumonic plague. Which of the following isolation precautions should the nurse plan to use while caring for these clients? A. Airborne B. Contact C. Droplet D. Protective
C
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a group of adolescent females who are pregnant about expected changes related to pregnancy. Which of the following client statements indicates understanding of the teaching? A. "It is normal to have a white vaginal discharge." B. "I should recognize fetal movement by 12 weeks." C. "I will take fluid pills if my ankles begin to swell." D. "My nipples and areolae will become pale as my breasts enlarge."
A
A nurse is triaging victims of a multiple motor-vehicle crash. The nurse assesses a client trapped under a car who is apneic and has a weak pulse at 120/min. After repositioning his upper airway, the client remains apneic. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Start CPR. B. Place a red tag on the client's upper body and obtain immediate help from other personnel. C. Place a black tag on the client's upper body and attempt to help the next client in need. D. Reposition the client's upper airway a second time before assessing his respirations.
C
A nurse is working with an emergency response team in caring for a group of people who may have been exposed to anthrax while doing farm work, but are not exhibiting manifestation of illness. Which of the following is the appropriate action for the nurse to take? A. Place the clients in isolation. B. Initiate client decontamination. C. Administer antibiotic therapy. D. Treat clients with an antitoxin.
C
A charge nurse is making a room assignment for a client who has scabies. In which of the following rooms should the nurse place the client? A. A negative-pressure isolation room B. A semi-private room with a client who has pediculosis capitis C. A positive-pressure isolation room D. A private room
D