Ambulatory Test
The mother of a 3-yar old boy, Chase, calls the primary care clinic for advice about Chase's fever. She
reports Chase does not appear to be uncomfortable, is playing quietly, and is eating and drinking, but
his temperature is 101.0F orally. The nurse should recommend the following" -
- Administer acetaminophen, dosing according to the guidelines on the clinic website
- Dress in lightweight clothing and avoid overdressing. Avoid bundling blankets.
How many doses of MMR should kids receive before 7? -
2
Adults born before 1957- immune
Live virus--> Contraindicated in pregnant women and people with long term immunosuppresive
therapy
Which of the following would be commonly recommended for treatment of mild URI in children under
6? -
- Administer acetaminophen or ibuprofen for fever or pain. (DO NOT USE ASPIRIN)
Subjective data:
- Fever for 3 days
- Sore throat for 5 days
- Nasal congestion for 2 weeks
- Cough for 3 weeks
A nurse is performing telephone triage determines the nature and urgency of the patient's problem using
clinical reasoning, tapping their knowledge and experience. This is an example of which component of
the telehealth nursing process? -
Diagnosis
Assessment= data collection
Diagnosis= continuing to analyze data gathered to develop an effective plan of care
Implementation= putting the plan into place
Evaluation= Achievement of expected outcomes
Nurses in surgical clinics are concerned that patients are not following presurgical inst -
A 26 year old female patient calls the clinic stating that she has the "worst pain I've ever had" in her
abdomen. The nurse should -
- Instruct her to call 9-1-1
- Further assess the characteristics and location of the pain and related symptoms
In a family practice clinic the nurse observes a medical assistant preparing to take the BP of a 66 year
old general medicine examination. Which of the following is not true? -
- In addition to sitting, standing BP is recommended
