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Question: A nurse is reviewing infection control on the unit. Which of the following scenarios best represents the link of “portal of entry” in the chain of infection?

Question: Which finding should the nurse report immediately for a patient with thrombocytopenia?

Question: A preoperative patient is being prepped for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The patient asks the nurse, “Can you explain the risks and benefits of this surgery?” Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

Question: A nurse is caring for a patient with a surgical wound that is red, swollen, and has purulent drainage. Which action should the nurse take first?

Question: Which information in the patient history would indicate a possible cause of acute glomerulonephritis?

Question: After change-of-shift report on the memory care unit, which patient with dementia will the nurse assess first?

Question: Which finding would the nurse expect when assessing a patient who is experiencing a cluster headache?

Question: Which patient should the nurse assess first in the ear, nose, and throat clinic?

Question: A 46-yr-old female patient returns to the clinic with continued dysuria after being treated with trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole for 3 days. Which action will the nurse plan to take?

Question: Which finding by the nurse will be most helpful in determining whether a 67-yr-old patient with benign prostatic hyperplasia has an upper urinary tract infection (UTI)?