A nurse is preparing to administer milrinone 50 mcg/kg IV loading dose to a client who weighs 154 lb. Available is milrinone 1 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) The correct answer and […]

A pregnant woman’s biophysical profile score is 8. She asks the nurse to explain the results. The nurse’s best response is: A.Further testing will be performed to determine the meaning of this score. B.The test results are within normal limits. C.An obstetric specialist will evaluate the results of this profile and, within the next week,

Which of the following types of cells produce and release antibodies? A.Natural killer cells. B.Cytotoxic T-cells. C.Plasma B cells. D.Helper T-cells. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is C. Plasma B cells. Explanation: Plasma B cells are specialized cells of the immune system responsible for producing and secreting antibodies. These cells

Which of the following cells transfers pigment granules to adjacent epidermal cells? A.Melanocytes B.Merkel cells C.Langerhans cells D.Keratinocytes The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is A. Melanocytes. Explanation: Melanocytes are specialized cells located in the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin. Their primary function is to produce and transfer pigment

The nurse is performing a focused interview and eye assessment on a client. Which assessment findings indicate the client is experiencing a vision problem? (Select all that apply) A.As the nurse dims the lights in the room, the client’s pupils dilate. B.As the nurse checks for accommodation, the pupils remain dilated. C.The clients far vision

A nurse is caring for a child who is postoperative following ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt placement. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client? A.Semi-Fowler’s. B.Prone C.Trendelenburg. D.on the unoperated side The correct answer and Explanation is : For a child who is postoperative following ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt placement, the most appropriate

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hypoparathyroidism. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A.Negative Chvostek’s sign B.Flaccid muscles C.Numbness of the hands D.Hypercalcemia The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is C. Numbness of the hands. Explanation: Hypoparathyroidism is a condition characterized by insufficient production

Which of the following actions by the nurse would elicit the tonic neck reflex? A.Holding the newborn upright with feet touching a flat surface. B.Stroking the outer edge of the sole of the newborn’s foot up toward the toes. C.Turning the newborn’s head to one side while in a supine position. D.Clapping hands or making

The nurse is caring for a newborn suspected to have esophageal atresia. Which of the following interventions must be the FIRST priority?A.Place the child in low flow oxygen. B.Place the infant in an isolette or radiant warmer. C.Obtain a stat chest X-ray. D.Elevate the head of the bed 30 to 35 degrees. The Correct Answer

A client with Raynaud’s disease is seeking advice on how to prevent episodes during cold weather. Which of the following measures should the nurse suggest to the client?A.Avoiding caffeine completely to minimize vasoconstriction B.Keeping the affected areas warm with insulated gloves and socks C.Taking hot showers or baths to warm up the entire body D.Exposing