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Question No. 1

A client had a vaginal delivery 3 days ago and is discharged from the hospital on the 2nd day postpartum. She told the RN, ''I need to start exercising so that I can get back into shape. Could you suggest an exercise I could begin with?'' The RN could suggest which one of the following?

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Correct Answer: D

(A, B, C) This exercise is too strenuous at this time. (D) This exercise is recommended for the first few days after delivery. It helps to stimulate muscle tonus in the area of the perineum and the area around the urinary meatus and vagina.


Question No. 2

A client returned to the unit following a pneumonectomy. As the nurse is assessing her incision, she notices fresh blood on the dressing. The nurse should first:

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Correct Answer: C

(A) The dressing should not be reinforced without first notifying the physician. The decision may be made by the physician to reinforce the dressing after assessing the amount of bleeding. (B) Blood on the dressing is unusual and should make the nurse aware that something more than continuing to monitor the dressing should be done. (C) The physician should be notified immediately, because if the bleeding persists, the client may have to be taken back to surgery. (D) The time and amount of blood do need to be recorded after the physician is notified.


Question No. 3

A six-month-old infant is receiving ribavirin for the treatment of respiratory syncytial virus. Ribavirin is administered via which one of the following routes?

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Correct Answer: D

(A) Ribavirin is not supplied in an oral form. (B) Ribavirin is administered by aerosol in order to decrease the duration of viral shedding within the infected tissue. (C) Ribavirin is not approved for IV use to treat respiratory syncytial virus. (D) Ribavirin is a synthetic antiviral agent supplied as a crystalline powder that is reconstituted with sterile water. A Small Aerosol Particle Generator unit aerosolizes the medication for delivery by oxygen hood, croup tent, or aerosol mask.


Question No. 4

A female client is exhibiting signs of respiratory distress. Which of the following signs indicate a possible pneumothorax?

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Correct Answer: C

(A) With a pneumothorax, air occupies the pleural space. Crackles or rales are heard with increased fluid or secretions and would not be present with air in the space. (B) With a pneumothorax, the client would experience tachypnea and tachycardia to compensate for the decrease in oxygenation. (C) Symptoms of pneumothorax include shortness of breath, sharp pain on the affected side with movement or coughing, asymmetrical chest expansion, and diminished or absent breath sounds on the affected side. (D) With a pneumothorax, breath sounds would be decreased on the affected side (indicates air in the pleural space).


Question No. 5

A client with emphysema is placed on diuretics. In order to avoid potassium depletion as a side effect of the drug therapy, which of the following foods should be included in his diet?

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Correct Answer: B

(A) Celery is high in sodium. (B) Potatoes are high in potassium. (C) Tomatoes are high in sodium. (D) Liver is high in iron.