RN CONCEPT BASED ASSESMENT LEVEL 1

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1. A nurse is admitting a client who has pulmonary tuberculosis. Which of the following transmission-based precautions should the nurse initiate?  Airborne  Rationale: Pulmonary tuberculosis ... is an infection that is transmitted by airborne droplets smaller than 5 microns in diameter. Therefore, this client requires airborne precautions to prevent communicating this infection to others 2. A nurse in a mental health facility is preparing an educational program for a group of staff nurses about the proper use of restraints. Which of the following information should the nurse plan to include?  An adult client may be in a mechanical restraint for up to 4 hours  Rational: The nurse should specify that a client who is 18 years or older may be in a restraint for no more than 4 hr. Children who are 9 to 17 years old are limited to 2 hr and children who are younger than 9 years old are limited to 1 hr 3. A nurse is teaching sleep hygiene to a client who has insomnia. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?  Exercise in the morning after arising  Rationale: Daily exercise has many benefits, including enhancing cardiovascular, psychological, and musculoskeletal health. The nurse should recommend that the client avoid exercising within 2 hr of bedtime to limit stimulation and enhance sleep [Show More]

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