what client is a susceptible host most at risk for infection

ATI RN

Multi Dimensional Care | Exam | Rasmusson

1. What client is a susceptible host most at risk for infection?

A. A client with leukemia
B. A hospitalized 35-year-old-client
C. A child who is immunized
D. A 60-year-old client

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

2. The nurse has documented the following wound assessment. "Shallow, open, reddened ulcer with no slough on the anterior region of the right heel?"? what stage is the wound?

A. Stage 3
B. Stage 4
C. Stage 1
D. Stage 2

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

3. What can the nurse NOT teach a client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) to reduce the risk of infection?

A. Share toothpaste with family members
B. Avoid raw fruits and vegetables
C. Avoid cleaning your toothbrush with bleach
D. Wash your hands thoroughly

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

4. What is the likely reason that a client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) would succumb to pneumonia while a healthy person exposed to the same infection did not?

A. The client with AIDS is a susceptible host
B. The client with AIDS has greater immune defenses
C. The client with AIDS was not as careful
D. The client with AIDS has more portals of entry

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

5. What occurs during stage three of bone healing?

A. Consolidation
B. Callus formation
C. Granulation formation
D. Hematoma formation

Correct answer: B

Rationale: During stage three of bone healing, callus formation occurs. This process involves the formation of a soft callus made of collagen and cartilage, which bridges the gap between bone fragments. Choice A, consolidation, typically happens in later stages and involves the hardening of the callus into mature bone. Choices C and D are incorrect as granulation formation and hematoma formation occur in earlier stages of bone healing, specifically stages one and two, respectively.