The parent of a 12-year-old who has been diagnosed with Influenza type A demonstrates understanding of the benefits of the child taking oseltamivir (Tamiflu) with which of the following statements?
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?
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?
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.
A nurse who works in an infectious disease unit is assigned to manage the care of several clients who are all staying in the facility. Categorize each of the following clients according to the type of infection control they would require for their condition: Client A: Tuberculosis infection. Client B: Clostridium difficile infection. Client C: influenza infection.
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?
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?
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?
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.
A nurse is caring for a client with influenza who requires droplet precautions. Which of the following activities is part of maintaining droplet precautions?
