A client was admitted to the hospital after falling in her home. At th

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Question 1 of 5.

A client was admitted to the hospital after falling in her home. At the time of admission, her blood alcohol level was 0.27 mg%. Her family indicates that she has been drinking a fifth of vodka a day for the past 9 months. She had her last drink 30 minutes prior to admission. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms would most likely be exhibited by her:

A. Two to 4 hours after the last drink

B. Six to 8 hours after the last drink

C. Immediately on admission

D. Twenty-four hours after the last drink

Explanation: This answer is incorrect. Alcohol withdrawal usually begins approximately 6-8 hours after the last drink. This answer is correct. It takes approximately 6-8 hours for metabolism of alcohol. This answer is incorrect. The alcohol is still in the system, as indicated by the high blood alcohol level. This answer is incorrect. Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal usually begin within 6-8 hours of the last drink.

Question 2 of 5.

A client is admitted with disseminated herpes zoster (shingles). According to the Centers for Disease Control Guidelines for Infection Control:

A. Airborne precautions will be needed.

B. No special precautions will be needed.

C. Only contact precautions will be needed.

D. Droplet precautions will be needed.

Explanation: Disseminated herpes zoster requires airborne precautions because the varicella-zoster virus can spread through respiratory droplets in immunocompromised patients.

Question 3 of 5.

The nurse is caring for an adolescent with a five-year history of bulimia. A common clinical finding in the client with bulimia is:

A. Extreme weight loss

B. Dental caries

C. Hair loss

D. Decreased temperature

Explanation: Frequent vomiting in bulimia exposes teeth to stomach acid, leading to dental caries (tooth decay), a common clinical finding.

Question 4 of 5.

The nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client with hypertension. Which food should be avoided by the client on a sodium-restricted diet?

A. Dried beans

B. Swiss cheese

C. Peanut butter

D. Colby cheese

Explanation: Colby cheese is high in sodium, which should be avoided on a sodium-restricted diet to manage hypertension, unlike the other options, which are lower in sodium.

Question 5 of 5.

The nurse caring for a client with closed chest drainage notes that the collection chamber is full.

A. Add more water to the suction-control chamber.

B. Remove the drainage using a 60 mL syringe.

C. Milk the tubing to facilitate drainage.

D. Prepare a new unit for continuing collection.

Explanation: A full collection chamber requires replacing the chest drainage unit to maintain effective drainage and prevent complications like tension pneumothorax.