SI: Final Stuff 2

After the patient is on Vancomycin for 48 hours, the patient begins complaining of watery stools. The nurse knows that this may be:

• Opportunistic Infection

• Broad-spectrum infection

• Superinfection

• Fungal infection

For the patient with osteomyelitis, how would the nurse evaluate effectiveness from antibiotic therapy?

• Decreased ESR

• Reduced bone scan

• Clear bone scan

• Decreased serum uric acid levels

A nurse is providing teaching to a patient with pneumonia. Which of these statements require further teaching?

• "I will deep breathe but not cough in case of rupture."

• "I will make sure I assess my teeth and gums thoroughly."

• "I will be sure to get out of bed at least 3 times a day."

• "I will be sure to sleep with a lot of pillows at night."

The patient with an indwelling catheter begins showing signs and symptoms of confusion 72 hours after being admitted to the hospital. This may be:

• A complicated UTI

• An uncomplicated UTI

Which of the following patients should the nurse call the doctor to remove their indwelling catheter?

• The patient with a C4 spinal cord injury.

• The patient with a Stage 3 pressure injury.

• The patient who is incontinent of stool and urinates 35mL/hr

• The patient who is on hospice.

How is ciprofloxacin eliminated?

• Liver

• Kidneys

• Liver and Kidneys

• Lungs

A patient has a UTI with E. Coli. Which antibiotic will the nurse expect the doctor to order?

• Nitrofurantoin

• Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim

• Vancomycin

• Streptomycin

What is appropriate patient teaching for the patient taking Phenazopyridine?

• "Your urine may be brown when taking this medication."

• "This medication will treat your UTI."

• "This medication is not going to treat your pain, only your infection."

• "Your urine may be an orange/red color when taking this medication."

Which of the following is NOT a normal finding after cataract surgery?

• Scratchiness in eye

• Pain

• Blurriness

• Excessive tearing

After insufflation, the patient is experiencing discomfort. The nurse will:

• Encourage the patient to eat.

• Give the patient pain medication.

• Encourage the patient to cough and deep breathe.

• Encourage the patient to ambulate.