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Clinical Nurse Specialist CNS Adult Practice Test

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A client diagnosed with acquired immune deficiency syndrome is admitted for pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. In which of the following situations should the nurse intervene?
  1. A medical technician wears a pair of gloves to obtain a blood sample from the client.
  2. The LPN takes the client’s blood pressure wearing gloves and a mask.
  3. A maintenance staff cleans spilled blood with a household bleach diluted in water.
  4. The nurse student washes her hands before and after contact with the client.
Explanation
Answer: B - The risk for contact with blood and bodily fluids is low when taking a client’s blood pressure; therefore, wearing of mask and gloves are not necessary. Options A, B, and D are appropriate.
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