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Question 1 of 5

Your patient, who is receiving Pyrazinamide, report stiffness and extreme pain in the right big toe. The site is extremely red, swollen, and warm. You notify the physician and as the nurse you anticipated the doctor will order?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Pyrazinamide can cause hyperuricemia, leading to gout symptoms (pain, redness, swelling in joints like the big toe). The physician will likely order a uric acid level to confirm this side effect.

Question 2 of 5

The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) assists the client with a chest tube to ambulate to the bathroom. Which situation warrants immediate intervention from the nurse?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Suction during ambulation (
B) restricts mobility and risks dislodgement, requiring intervention. Below chest level (
A), ambulation (
C), and commode (
D) are appropriate.

Question 3 of 5

When suctioning a client with a tracheostomy, when is the best time to occlude the vent on the suction catheter?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Occluding the vent while withdrawing the catheter applies suction to remove secretions effectively.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is caring for the client diagnosed with pneumonia. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching plan? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: B,E

Rationale: Rest periods (
B) conserve energy, and pulse oximetry (E) monitors oxygenation in pneumonia. Oxygen (
A) depends on SpO2, fluid restriction (
C) is inappropriate, and smoking (
D) must stop.

Question 5 of 5

A patient with active tuberculosis is taking Ethambutol. As the nurse you make it priority to assess the patient's?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: This medication can cause inflammation of the optic nerve.
Therefore, it is very important the nurse asks the patient about their vision. If the patient has blurred vision or reports a change in colors, the MD must be notified immediately.

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