A nurse in a prenatal clinic is reviewing the medical record of a client who is at 28 weeks of gestation. The client’s history reveals one pregnancy terminated by elective abortion at 9 weeks; the birth of twins at 36 weeks; and a spontaneous abortion at 15 weeks of gestation. According to the GTPAL system, […]
Which of the following statements about HIV is accurate?A.“HIV is an acute infection that resolves without treatment.” B.“ART is a curative treatment for HIV.” C.“HIV testing is unnecessary if there are no visible symptoms.” D.“HIV is transmitted through contact with infected body fluids.” The correct answer and Explanation is : The accurate statement about HIV
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The primary nurse asks another nurse to assist in checking a client for an apical-radial pulse deficit. One nurse counts an apical pulse of 72 beats/minute while the other nurse counts a radial pulse of 88 beats/minute. Which action should the primary nurse take? A.Check the reading after the other nurse leaves the room. B.Document
A nurse is explaining the etiology of sickle cell disease to a group of nursing students.Which statement accurately describes the genetic basis of this condition?A “Sickle cell disease results from a dominant genetic mutation.”..B “Both parents must pass on the mutated gene for sickle cell disease to manifest.”..C “The mutation in the HBB gene leads
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A nurse is planning care for a child with hyponatremia. The nurse, delegating care of this child to a new RN on the pediatric unit, cautions the new nurse to be especially alert for which condition in the child? A.Increased deep tendon reflexes B.Bradycardia C.Respiratory distress D.Seizures The correct answer and Explanation is : The
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A nurse is teaching a client how to draw up regular insulin and NPH insulin in the same syringe. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A.Inject air into the regular insulin first. B.Shake the NPH insulin until it is well mixed. C.Draw up the NPH insulin into the syringe first. D.Discard regular
Which insulin administration route has the slowest onset of action? A.Intramuscular (IM) injection B.Subcutaneous injection C.Intravenous (IV) infusion D.Inhalation The correct answer and Explanation is : The insulin administration route with the slowest onset of action is: B. Subcutaneous injection Explanation: Insulin can be administered through various routes, including subcutaneous (SC) injection, intramuscular (IM) injection,
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A nurse is assessing a client who has increased intracranial pressure (ICP). The nurse should recognize that which of the following is the first sign of deteriorating neurological status? A.Pupillary dilation B.Decorticate posturing C.Altered level of consciousness D.Cheyne-Stokes respirations The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is C. Altered level of consciousness.
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A nurse is collecting data from a client who has an NG tube in place for gastric decompression. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? A.Greenish-yellow drainage B.Report of hunger C.Gastric contents are present in the air vent D.Abdominal distention The correct answer and Explanation is : The finding that
A nurse is preparing to irrigate a wound for a client.Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? A.Hold the tip of the syringe at least 1.3 cm (0.5 in) above the wound while irrigating. B.Chill the irrigant prior to the procedure. C.Flush the wound from the most contaminated area to the
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