41. A patient is admitted to the medical surgical unit following surgery. Four days after surgery, the patient spikes a 38.9 degrees C oral temperature and exhibits a wet, productive cough. The nurse assesses the patient with understanding that an infection that is acquired during hospitalization is known as:
A. a community acquired infection
B. an iatrogenic infection
C.
a nosocomial infection
D. an opportunistic infection
42. A client with anemia has a hemoglobin of 6.5 g/dL. The client is experiencing symptoms of cerebral tissue hypoxia. Which of the following nursing interventions would be most important in providing care?
A. Providing rest periods throughout the day
B. Instituting energy conservation techniques
C. Assisting in ambulation to the bathroom
D. Checking temperature of water prior to bathing
43. The proper way to open an envelop-wrapped sterile package after removing the outer package or tape is to open the first position of the wrapper:
A. away from the body
B. to the left of the body
C. to the right of the body
D. toward the body
44. A patient is in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) following surgery. The nurse assesses the patient's airway, breathing, and circulation using the ABCs approach. Which action should the nurse prioritize during this assessment?
A. Monitoring the patient's pain level.
B. Checking the surgical incision site.
C. Administering postoperative medications.
D.
Ensuring the patient has a patent airway.
45. The patient had undergone a total hip replacement. He complains of pain in the operative site. Which of the following is the appropriate initial nursing action?
A. Administer the ordered analgesic.
B. Instruct the patient to do deep breathing and coughing exercises.
C. Assess the patient's pain level and vital signs.
D. Change the patient's position