Author Question: When a patient with a respiratory infection complains that he is not yet on an antibiotic, the nurse ... (Read 85 times)

audragclark · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

When a patient with a respiratory infection complains that he is not yet on an antibiotic, the nurse explains that the physician is waiting on the results of the culture and sensitivity because this test determines:

a. what media the bacteria requires to grow.
b. how fast the bacteria grow.
c. which antibiotics stop bacterial growth.
d. when the bacteria colonize.

Question 2

If a patient recovering from a hemorrhoidectomy experiences dizziness within 5 minutes when taking a sitz bath, the nurse should:

a. cover the patient to prevent chilling.
b. stay with the patient until the full time for the bath has elapsed.
c. remove the patient from the sitz bath and return to bed.
d. assess vital signs every 5 minutes during the remainder of the sitz bath.

EAN94 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Sensitivity tests are done to determine which antibiotics will stop growth.

Answer to Question 2

C
The patient may become dizzy during a sitz bath due to dilation of the large vessels in the abdomen. If this occurs, the patient should be removed from the sitz bath and returned to bed. Vital signs should be assessed until they return to normal.