A charge nurse has four new clients arriving on the unit for admission. Which of the following clients should the nurse place in airborne precautions?

A client who has tuberculosis

A client who has pneumonia

A client who has shigella

A client who has strep throat

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A.   Tuberculosis is an airborne infection, requiring airborne precautions to prevent transmission.
B.   Pneumonia is typically transmitted through respiratory droplets and does not require airborne precautions.
C.   Shigella is transmitted through the fecal-oral route and does not require airborne precautions.
D.   Strep throat is typically transmitted through respiratory droplets and does not require airborne precautions.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Cooling the solution is not necessary and may cause discomfort to the client.

B. Using a syringe with a catheter allows for precise and controlled irrigation of the wound, helping to remove debris and promote healing.
C. Wearing a fresh pair of gloves for irrigation helps prevent contamination and reduces the risk of infection.
D. Administering analgesia may help manage pain during the procedure, but it is not directly related to the technique of wound irrigation.

A. Two-point alternating gait B. Swing-through gait C. Four-point alternating gait D. Three-point gait

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. This gait involves both crutches advancing simultaneously followed by both legs.

B. This gait involves swinging both legs and crutches forward at the same time.

C. This gait involves alternating movement of each crutch and leg, providing more stability but may be difficult for a client with limited weight-bearing on one leg.
D. In this gait, the client advances both crutches and the affected leg simultaneously, followed by the unaffected leg.

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