A nurse is conducting a health assessment for a client who takes herbal supplements. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the use of the supplements?

1. I take ginkgo biloba for a headache

2. I take echinacea to control my cholesterol C. I use ginger when I get car sick

D. I use garlic for my menopausal symptoms

A nurse is caring for a client who has influenza and isolation precautions in place. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent the spread of infection?

1. Wear a mask when working within 3 feet of the client

2. Administer metronidazole

3. Don protective eyewear before entering the room.

4. Place the client in a negative airflow room.

A nurse obtains a prescription for wrist restraints for a client who is trying to pull out his NG tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

1. Attach the restraints securely to the side rails of the client's bed.

2. Apply the restraints to allow as little movement as possible

3. Allow room for two fingers to fit between the clients skin and the restraints

d. remove the restraints every 4 hours

A nurse is admitting a client who has tuberculosis. Which of the following types of transmission precautions should the nurse plan to initiate?

A. Droplet B. Airbornes

c. protective environment

d. contact

A nurse is providing oral care for a client who is unconscious. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

1.  Place the client in a side-lying position.

2. Brush the clients teeth daily

3. Apply mineral oil to the client's lips

4. Rinse the client's mouth with an alcohol-based mouthwash

A nurse is collaborating with a risk management team about potential legal issues involving client care. The nurse should identify which of the following situations is an example of negligence?

1. A nurse administers a medication without first identifying the client.

2. An assistive personnel discusses client care in the facility cafeteria with visitors present.

3. A nurse begins a blood transfusion without obtaining consent.

4. An assistive personnel prevents a client from leaving the facility.