Select all the possible opportunistic infections that adversely affect HIV/AIDS infected patients. (Choose all that apply.)
Answer(s): B,D,F
Kaposi’s sarcoma, tuberculosis, toxoplasma gondii, mycobacterium avium, herpes simplex, histoplasmosis and salmonella infections are HIV/AIDS associated opportunistic infections.Although many affected patients can experience blindness and peripheral neuropathy, these disorders result from impaired nervous system damage rather than an infection.Lastly, Wilms’ tumor is a pediatric form of kidney cancer and it is neither an infection nor something that typically affects the patient with HIV/AIDS.
Which procedures necessitate the use of surgical asepsis techniques? (Choose all that apply.)
Answer(s): B,C,E
Surgical asepsis is used when managing central line intravenous medication administration, when donning sterile gloves in the operating room and when inserting an indwelling Foley catheter.Medical asepsis, or clean technique, is used when bathing a neonate, when emptying a urinary drainage bag and when administering an intramuscular medication injection.
The primary difference between practical nursing licensure and a nursing certification in an area of practice is that nursing licensure is ______________.
Answer(s): C
The primary difference between practical nursing licensure and a nursing certification in an area of practice is that nursing licensure is legally mandated by the states and NOT the American Nurses Association and a nursing certification is not mandated. To practice nursing without a current and valid license is contrary to the law.Nursing licenses are renewed every two years and nursing certifications are typically renewed every three years, however, this may vary according to the particular certification.Passing the NCLEX examination and receiving a nursing license indicates that the graduate has at least the minimal competency necessary to provide safe patient care. Nursing certifications, on the other hand, validate expertise in a particular area of nursing practice.
Number the choices below to reflect the correct sequence for using a fire extinguisher.
Answer(s): A
The correct sequence of action for using a fire extinguished is easily remembered by keeping the PASS acronym in mind.P is pulling out the pin to activate the fire extinguisher; A is to aim the fire extinguisher at the base of the fire;S is to squeeze the handle to discharge the contents of the fire extinguisher; and S is sweep back and forth over the base of the fire while discharging the contents.
As you are working you suspect that another licensed practical nurse is verbally and physically abusing a patient.What is the first thing that you will do?
Answer(s): D
Nurses and other healthcare providers are mandated by law to report all suspected abuse and neglect. You do NOT have to be certain about it; an expert will perform the investigation.You do not contact the police or the security department; the charge nurse will follow established procedures for notifications not the licensed practical nurse.
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