A neonate is displaying mottled skin, has a large fontanel and tongue, is lethargic, and is having difficulty feeding. The nurse recognizes that this is most suggestive of which disorder? A.Hypoglycaemia B.Hypothyroidism C.Hypocalcaemia D.Phenylketonuria (PKU) The correct answer and Explanation is : The symptoms described—mottled skin, a large fontanel and tongue, lethargy, and difficulty feeding—are […]
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Which of the following routes of drug administration has the fastest onset of action? A.Oral B.Intravenous C.Sublingual D.Topical The correct answer and Explanation is : The route of drug administration with the fastest onset of action is B. Intravenous. Explanation: Intravenous (IV) Administration: Sublingual Administration: Oral Administration: Topical Administration: In summary, intravenous administration is the
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Ratio and Proportion: 0.3:2=15: X (Enter numeric value only.) A.100 B.90 C.110 D.81 The correct answer and Explanation is : To solve the proportion ( \frac{0.3}{2} = \frac{15}{X} ), we need to find the value of ( X ). Here’s the step-by-step process: So, the value of ( X ) is 100. Explanation: Ratios and
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A charge nurse witnesses two nurses having a loud discussion at the nurses’ station about not wanting to care for a client who has drug-resistant tuberculosis. Which of the following actions should the charge nurse take? A.Escort the nurses to the nurses’ lounge to continue the discussion. B.Contact the house supervisor to mediate the conflict.
A nurse is obtaining a history from a client who has been taking olanzapine to treat schizophrenia. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask the client? A.“Have you noticed that your taste has decreased?” B.“Have you noticed an increase in thirst?” C.“Have you noticed unintentional weight loss?” D.“Have you noticed a ringing in
A nurse is planning care for a client who is 2 hr postpartum. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to implement during the taking-hold phase of postpartum behavioral adjustment? A.Discuss contraceptive options with the client and her partner. B.Repeat information to ensure client understanding. C.Listen to the client and her partner as
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A nurse is checking the suction control chamber of a client’s chest tube and notes that there is no bubbling in the suction control chamber. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A.Notify the provider. B.Verify that the suction regulator is on. C.Continue to monitor the client because this is an expected finding.
A nurse is observing the closed chest drainage system of a client who is 24 hr post thoracotomy. The nurse notes slow, steady bubbling in the suction control chamber. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A.Continue to monitor the client’s respiratory status. B.Check the suction control outlet on the wall. C.Clamp the
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has diabetes mellitus and is taking insulin lispro and insulin glargine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? A.“Draw up the insulin lispro and insulin glargine in separate syringes.” B.“Expect insulin glargine to be cloudy.” C.“Take an extra dose of insulin
Which of the following actions should the nurse perform to elicit this reflex? A Hold the baby upright and let go of the head for a moment.B Stroke the baby’s cheek with a finger or a nipple.C Make a loud noise near the baby’s ear.D Gently lower the baby’s head backward while supporting the body.
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