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Question 1 of 5

The physician has ordered a histoplasmosis test for the elderly client. The nurse is aware that histoplasmosis is transmitted to humans by:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection transmitted through inhalation of spores from bird or bat droppings.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is conducting an admission assessment of a client with vitamin B12 deficiency. Which finding reinforces the diagnosis of B12 deficiency?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A beefy, red, swollen tongue is a classic symptom of vitamin B12 deficiency due to glossitis caused by impaired cell division in the oral mucosa.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is preparing to administer an injection of haloperidol decanoate (Haldol D). Which of the following actions by the nurse is MOST appropriate?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: medication is very irritating to subcutaneous tissue

Question 4 of 5

A client has an open draining wound infected with MRSA and is on contact precautions. If the nurse is entering the room to care for the client, when are gloving and gowning necessary?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Contact precautions for MRSA require gloving and gowning upon entering the room (
C) for any patient or environmental contact to prevent transmission. Limited contact (A,
B) or uncontained drainage (
D) does not override the need for full precautions.

Question 5 of 5

A client is admitted with a Ewing's sarcoma. Which symptoms would be expected due to this tumor's location?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Ewing's sarcoma typically affects bones, causing localized bone pain as a primary symptom.

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