Which of the following clients is at greatest risk for acquiring an infection? A 56-year-old with a urinary catheter 2 days after prostatectomy A 27-year-old diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) A 43-year-old who is 3 days post appendectomy and is currently afebrile A 16-year-old with a compound fractured femur as a result of a bike accident

Which hospitalized patient is most at risk for developing a healthcare-associated infection? Mr. Y, a 60-year-old patient who smokes two packs of cigarettes daily Mrs. J, a 40-year-old patient who has a white blood cell count of 6,000/mm3 Mr. L, a 65-year-old patient who has an indwelling urinary catheter in place Mrs. M, a 60-year-old patient who is a vegetarian and slightly underweight

The nurse identifies which of the following hospitalized clients to be at greatest risk for the development of a nosocomial urinary tract infection? A. A 48-year-old male suspected of Parkinson’s disease who had been jogging prior to admission B. A 75-year-old male who has pancreatic cancer C. A 34-year-old male who drinks 2500 ml of fluids daily, following a fracture of fibula the D. A 60-year-old obese female with cholecystitis

The most important risk factor(s) for the development of a healthcare associated infection in the older person is which of the following? The length of time they are in hospital for and the number of times that they move wards The presence of an invasive indwelling device and the degree of any underlying illness Whether they are exposed to other patients with infections If they are bed bound and can’t cough properly

27-year-old woman comes to an outpatient urgent care facility because of 3 days of joint pain. She reports significant pain in her wrists, ankles, and knees. She also has had a low-grade fever, fatigue, and a new skin rash. The patient does not have a headache, throat pain, abdominal pain, dysuria, vaginal discharge, or vision changes. She has otherwise been healthy and she takes no medications. She recently began a new sexual relationship with a male partner. The patient has an intrauterine device and does not use condoms. One month ago, she traveled to Connecticut for a camping trip with her parents. She drinks alcoholic beverages socially; she does not smoke or use illicit drugs. Temperature is 38.3°C (101°F), pulse is 96/min, and blood pressure is 127/80 mm Hg. Examination shows a clear oropharynx and no cervical or axillary lymphadenopathy. The abdomen is nontender and there is no hepatosplenomegaly. Upper extremity examination discloses pain along the tendon sheaths during passive and active movement of the hands. Lower extremity examination shows a total of six well-demarcated pustular lesions. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?A. BlastomycosisB. Gonococcal infectionC. Lyme diseaseD. Reactive arthritisE. Secondary syphilisProceed to Next ItemShow Explanation

The nurse has instructed a client newly diagnosed with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Which of the following statements by the client would indicate effective understanding? This disease is caused by a retrovirus leading toA. encapsulation of CD4+ T-cells.B. inflammation of the CD4+ T-cells.C. abnormal proliferation of CD4+ T-cells.D. viral integration into the CD4+ T-cells.