10 Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Influenza (Flu) NCLEX Style Questions

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Question 1 of 10

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with influenza. Which of the following personal protective equipment (PPE) MUST the nurse wear when entering this client’s room?


Question 2 of 10

A 68-year-old client has been diagnosed with chronic monocytic leukemia. The nurse is teaching the client about the best methods of staying healthy. Which information should the nurse provide about influenza vaccination related to leukemia?


Question 3 of 10

The nurse is providing education to the parents of a 10-year-old who has been diagnosed with the flu and is experiencing high temperatures. The nurse knows to include which of the following in teaching regarding how to treat the fever? Select all that apply.


Question 4 of 10

You are the nurse of a child who has been diagnosed with Influenza type C and the parents ask what this means. As the nurse, you accurately explain influenza C with which of the following statements?


Question 5 of 10

A 6-year-old is being discharged from the hospital following an appendectomy. The parents have asked to have the flu vaccine administered via nasal spray prior to discharge. The nurse knows that which of the following are contraindications for administering this immunization? Select all that apply.


Question 6 of 10

After developing influenza, a 75-year-old client is suffering from severe diarrhea and dehydration. The nurse is providing help and guidance over the phone to the client’s family. Which information should the nurse give to the family that would best help this client?


Question 7 of 10

A healthcare office provides immunizations for children and adults in the community. The nurse is preparing vaccine information sheets (VIS) to give to clients about the vaccines. Another nurse says, “Those forms are optional. You do not have to give those out if you do not want to.” Which response from the nurse is accurate?


Question 8 of 10

The nurse is administering a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine to a client. Which of the following is true regarding this type of vaccine? Select all that apply.


Question 9 of 10

The parents of a 4-year-old child with cerebral palsy have brought him in for a routine physical exam. The parents ask the nurse about vaccinations for their child and if the child should get the annual flu shot. Which response from the nurse is correct?


Question 10 of 10

A nurse is preparing to enter the room of a 13-year-old client with influenza. The nurse is gathering all supplies and medications for the client before entering the room. Which medication would be appropriate for the nurse to retrieve?