Mr. and Mrs. Smith took part in a community health screening. What does a positive reaction to the standard intermediate strength PPD mean?

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Mr. and Mrs. Smith took part in a community health screening. What does a positive reaction to the standard intermediate strength PPD mean?

A. Have active tuberculosis B. Are “carriers” of tuberculosis C. Have already transmitted tuberculosis to their children D. Have been exposed to active tuberculosis

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

What best evaluates Mrs. West’s situation with wound separation and purulent drainage?

A. This response is consistent with the inflammatory process B. Some drainage is to be expected from a surgical incision C. This response indicates a break in sterile technique has occurred D. This wound is healing by first intention

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

What nursing measure would be most helpful in obtaining Mr. Smith’s compliance with treatment?

A. Involve Mrs. Smith in the teaching sessions B. Teach Mr. Smith about his prescribed medications C. Ask the social worker to talk to Mr. Smith D. Refer the Smiths to the American Lung Association

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

What additional assessment should be made if there is no fluid in Mr. Jones’ chest tubes?

A. Turn Mr. Jones on his left side and observe for drainage B. Clamp the chest tubes and observe Mr. Jones’ breathing pattern C. Auscultate for equal breath sounds bilaterally D. Monitor vital signs closely for hypotension, tachycardia

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

What is most important to determine when completing Mr. Anderson’s nursing history?

A. Known allergy to penicillin B. Work habits C. History of COPD D. Sleep and rest habits

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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