A nurse is asking a preoperative client about food allergies. Which of the following food allergies indicates a potential reaction to propofol? A.Shellfish B.Eggs C.Strawberries D.Avocados The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is B. Eggs. Explanation: Propofol is a widely used intravenous anesthetic agent. It is known for its rapid onset […]
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What is the mission of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)? A.Protect clients. B.Prevent work-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths. C.Prevent injuries a nurse may incur at home. D.Reduce client falls and provide emotional support. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is: B. Prevent work-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths. Explanation: The
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The nurse is continuing to care for the adolescent. Provider Prescriptions 1415: X-ray of right leg shows open fracture of the right proximal tibia Surgery consult Morphine 4 mg IV every 2 hr as needed for pain. The nurse is preparing the adolescent for the fasciotomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report
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A client with a urinary tract infection is to be discharged from the healthcare facility. After teaching the client about measures to prevent urinary tract infections, the nurse determines that the education was successful when the client makes which statement? A.“I need to void after sexual intercourse to flush microorganisms away from my urethra.” B.“I
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A nurse is instructing a school-age child who has asthma about the use of a peak expiratory flow meter. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? A.Maintain a semi-Fowler’s position during testing B.Place tongue on the mouthpiece of the meter C.Blow into the meter as hard and quickly as possible
A nurse is caring for a client with congestive heart failure who reports sudden weight gain, shortness of breath, and swelling in the ankles. What is the nurse’s priority action?A Reassure the client that these symptoms are normal with CHF.B Encourage the client to increase fluid intake to prevent dehydration.C Notify the healthcare provider about
A nurse is caring for a client who has bounding pulses, crackles on auscultation, and pink frothy secretions when receiving suctioning. The nurse should recognize these assessment findings as indicating which of the following? A.Increased cardiac output. B.Pleural effusion. C.Fluid volume excess. D.Aspiration. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is C.
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A postoperative client has an abdominal incision and a Penrose drain. Both are covered with an abdominal dressing. Which is an important nursing action associated with caring for a client with a Penrose drain? A.Changing the soiled dressing carefully B.Pinning the drain to the dressing C.Allowing the drain reservoir to fill completely before emptying it
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In the normal electrocardiogram, the PR interval represents A.Atrial depolarization B.Ventricular depolarization C.Atrial activation of the onset of ventricular activity D.“electrical systole” of the ventricles The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is: C. Atrial activation of the onset of ventricular activity Explanation: The PR interval in an electrocardiogram (ECG) represents the
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A parent of a child with cerebral palsy asks the nurse, “What characterizes spastic cerebral palsy?” How should the nurse respond based on the information from the text?A.“Spastic cerebral palsy involves involuntary and uncontrolled movements.” B.“It primarily affects balance and coordination.” C.“Spastic cerebral palsy is characterized by increased muscle tone and stiffness.” D.“It is a
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