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C, complaints of DComplaints of tinnitus 27. The nurse cares for a toddler diagnosed with pneumonia caused by Haemophilus influentas nurse should follow which of the following transmission based precautions? A Standard precautions B Airborne precautions C Droplet precautions D. Contact precautions 28. The nurse expects the emotional responses of a client with a cerebral vascular accident (CVA. Of the left hemisphere to be MOST influenced by which of the following? A The client's ability to understand the illness and treatment B. The client's perception of the care received during his illness C. The client's personality and general health prior to the CVA D. The type of lesion that caused the CVA 29. The nurse that which of the following clients are at risk to develop pneumonia? Select all that apply A A 16 year old male who has experimented with cigarettes B. A 25 year old female diagnosed with cystic fibrosis c. A 36 year old male diagnosed with Addison's disease D A 47 old male diagnosed with hypertension E A 68 year old with a fracture rib due to an auto accident F. A 79 year old female in Buck's traction due to a fractured hip. 30. Health teaching for Barbara includes ensuring that she understands that A Proper prophylactic medication can control the incidences of seizures B. Moderate use of alcohol is permitted C. Forcing fluids helps to reduce the incidence of seizures D. The incidence of seizures is related to hyperglycemia 31. to prepare Barbara for EEG, the nurse should explain that A During the test she will experience small electrical shocks that feel like pin pricks B. The test measures mental status as well as electrical brain waves C. During the hyperventilation portion of the test, she may experience dizziness D. She will be unconscious during the test 32 Situstion: Barbara is a 23 year old woman who lives with her mother, sister and brother in a private residence. She is attending the neurological out-patient clinic for the first name, her health history includes two grand mal seizures/A diagnosis of idiopathic epilepsy has been made. The physician has ordered an electroencephalogram (EEG) and phenytoin sodium (Dilantin), 300 mg/day. While doing a nursing history on Barbara, the nurse should recognize that

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27.c

Droplet precautions are indicsted for H. influence Type B in infants and children as the pathogens are transmitted through droplets.

28.c An older couple usually percieves CVA as a very real threat to life and to accustomed life style.

29.F.

Pneumonia commonly occurs in patients following surgery, especially related to fractures. Secretions can collect in lect in lower airways, resulting in congestion and finally pneumonia.

30.A.Seizure disorders are treated primarily with antiseizure drugs. Therapy is aimed at preventing seizures because cure is not possible.

31.B

EEG procedure is non invasive and patients sometimes have the misconception that the recording rlectrodes will give them and electric shock. They should be assured that this is not true and that the procedure is similar to electrocardiography.