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A nurse is observing bonding between a client and her newborn. Which of the following
actions by the client requires the nurse to intervene?
a. Holding the newborn in an en face position
b. Asking the father to change the newborn's diaper
c. Requesting the nurse take the newborn to the nursery so she can rest
d. Viewing the newborn's actions to be uncooperative
✔️ Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Viewing the newborn's actions as uncooperative indicates a negative perception of the
infant's behavior, which can interfere with bonding and attachment. This requires the nurse
to intervene and provide education about normal newborn behavior. Option A (en face
position) promotes bonding and is appropriate. Option B (asking the father to change the
diaper) encourages paternal involvement and is appropriate. Option C (requesting the nurse
take the newborn to the nursery) allows the mother to rest, which is appropriate for self-
care. The nurse should assess for signs of postpartum depression and provide support to
promote positive parent-infant attachment.
,A nurse is planning discharge teaching for cord care for the parent of a newborn. Which
instruction should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. Contact the provider if the cord turns black
b. Clean the base of the cord with hydrogen peroxide daily
c. Keep the cord dry until it falls off
d. The cord stump will fall off in five days
✔️ Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
The umbilical cord stump should be kept clean and dry to prevent infection. It is normal for
the cord to turn black and dry up before falling off, which typically occurs in 10-14 days.
Option A is incorrect because a black cord is a normal finding. Option B is incorrect because
hydrogen peroxide is not recommended; the cord should be cleaned with neutral pH
cleanser or plain water. Option D is incorrect because the cord typically falls off in 10-14
days, not five days. The nurse should also teach the parent to fold the diaper below the cord
and to report signs of infection such as redness, swelling, or foul odor.
A nurse in an emergency department completes an assessment on an adolescent client who
has conduct disorder. The client threatened suicide to a teacher at school. Which of the
following statements should the nurse include in the assessment?
a. Tell me about your siblings
b. Tell me what kind of music you like
c. Tell me how often do you drink alcohol
d. Tell me about your school schedule
✔️ Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Assessing alcohol and substance use is a priority in a client who has threatened suicide, as
substance use can increase impulsivity and suicide risk. Option A (siblings), Option B (music),
and Option D (school schedule) are not immediate priorities in a suicide assessment. The
nurse should also assess for suicidal ideation, plan, means, and intent. A comprehensive
suicide risk assessment includes evaluating the client's mood, history of self-harm, access to
lethal means, and protective factors.
,A nurse is caring for a client who is taking levothyroxine. Which of the following findings
should indicate that the medication is effective?
a. Weight loss
b. Decreased blood pressure
c. Absence of seizures
d. Decreased inflammation
✔️ Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Levothyroxine is a synthetic thyroid hormone (T4) used to treat hypothyroidism. Effective
treatment normalizes thyroid function, which includes weight loss as metabolism returns to
normal. Option B (decreased blood pressure) is not a direct effect of levothyroxine. Option C
(absence of seizures) is not related to levothyroxine therapy. Option D (decreased
inflammation) is not an effect of levothyroxine. The nurse should also monitor for signs of
hyperthyroidism (tachycardia, anxiety, insomnia) which may indicate excessive dosing.
A nurse is caring for an infant who has a prescription for continuous pulse oximetry. Which
of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take?
a. Place infant under a radiant warmer
b. Move the probe site every 3 hours
c. Heat the skin one minute prior to placing the probe
d. Place a sensor on the index finger
✔️ Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The probe site should be moved every 3 hours to prevent skin breakdown and burns from
the pulse oximeter sensor. Option A is incorrect because a radiant warmer is not needed
solely for pulse oximetry. Option C is incorrect because heating the skin is not necessary for
pulse oximetry. Option D is incorrect because the sensor should be placed on the foot or
wrist in infants, not the index finger. The nurse should also assess the infant's respiratory
status and intervene if oxygen saturation drops below target levels.
, A nurse is assisting with mass casualty triage after an explosion at a local factory. Which of
the following clients should the nurse identify as the priority?
a. A client who has massive head trauma
b. A client who has full-thickness burns to face and trunk
c. A client with indications of hypovolemic shock
d. A client with an open fracture of the lower extremity
✔️ Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
A client with indications of hypovolemic shock requires immediate life-saving interventions
and has a high likelihood of survival with treatment. This client would be categorized as
"red" (immediate) in disaster triage. Option A (massive head trauma) is likely not survivable
(black tag). Option B (full-thickness burns to face and trunk) may be categorized as "red"
but is less likely to survive than hypovolemic shock. Option D (open fracture) is a "yellow"
(delayed) category. The nurse should use the START triage system to prioritize clients based
on severity and likelihood of survival.
A nurse is receiving report on four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse
assess first?
a. A client who has an ileal conduit and mucus in the pouch
b. A client with an arteriovenous fistula with vibration palpated
c. A client with chronic kidney disease with cloudy dialysate outflow
d. A client following transurethral resection of the prostate with red-tinged urine in the bag
✔️ Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Cloudy dialysate outflow in a client with chronic kidney disease may indicate peritonitis, a
serious infection that requires immediate assessment and intervention. Option A (mucus in
ileal conduit pouch) is an expected finding. Option B (vibration palpated in AV fistula)
indicates patency and is a normal finding. Option D (red-tinged urine following TURP) is
expected in the immediate postoperative period. The nurse should assess the cloudy
dialysate client for abdominal pain, fever, and other signs of infection.
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A nurse is observing bonding between a client and her newborn. Which of the following
actions by the client requires the nurse to intervene?
a. Holding the newborn in an en face position
b. Asking the father to change the newborn's diaper
c. Requesting the nurse take the newborn to the nursery so she can rest
d. Viewing the newborn's actions to be uncooperative
✔️ Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Viewing the newborn's actions as uncooperative indicates a negative perception of the
infant's behavior, which can interfere with bonding and attachment. This requires the nurse
to intervene and provide education about normal newborn behavior. Option A (en face
position) promotes bonding and is appropriate. Option B (asking the father to change the
diaper) encourages paternal involvement and is appropriate. Option C (requesting the nurse
take the newborn to the nursery) allows the mother to rest, which is appropriate for self-
care. The nurse should assess for signs of postpartum depression and provide support to
promote positive parent-infant attachment.
,A nurse is planning discharge teaching for cord care for the parent of a newborn. Which
instruction should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. Contact the provider if the cord turns black
b. Clean the base of the cord with hydrogen peroxide daily
c. Keep the cord dry until it falls off
d. The cord stump will fall off in five days
✔️ Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
The umbilical cord stump should be kept clean and dry to prevent infection. It is normal for
the cord to turn black and dry up before falling off, which typically occurs in 10-14 days.
Option A is incorrect because a black cord is a normal finding. Option B is incorrect because
hydrogen peroxide is not recommended; the cord should be cleaned with neutral pH
cleanser or plain water. Option D is incorrect because the cord typically falls off in 10-14
days, not five days. The nurse should also teach the parent to fold the diaper below the cord
and to report signs of infection such as redness, swelling, or foul odor.
A nurse in an emergency department completes an assessment on an adolescent client who
has conduct disorder. The client threatened suicide to a teacher at school. Which of the
following statements should the nurse include in the assessment?
a. Tell me about your siblings
b. Tell me what kind of music you like
c. Tell me how often do you drink alcohol
d. Tell me about your school schedule
✔️ Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Assessing alcohol and substance use is a priority in a client who has threatened suicide, as
substance use can increase impulsivity and suicide risk. Option A (siblings), Option B (music),
and Option D (school schedule) are not immediate priorities in a suicide assessment. The
nurse should also assess for suicidal ideation, plan, means, and intent. A comprehensive
suicide risk assessment includes evaluating the client's mood, history of self-harm, access to
lethal means, and protective factors.
,A nurse is caring for a client who is taking levothyroxine. Which of the following findings
should indicate that the medication is effective?
a. Weight loss
b. Decreased blood pressure
c. Absence of seizures
d. Decreased inflammation
✔️ Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Levothyroxine is a synthetic thyroid hormone (T4) used to treat hypothyroidism. Effective
treatment normalizes thyroid function, which includes weight loss as metabolism returns to
normal. Option B (decreased blood pressure) is not a direct effect of levothyroxine. Option C
(absence of seizures) is not related to levothyroxine therapy. Option D (decreased
inflammation) is not an effect of levothyroxine. The nurse should also monitor for signs of
hyperthyroidism (tachycardia, anxiety, insomnia) which may indicate excessive dosing.
A nurse is caring for an infant who has a prescription for continuous pulse oximetry. Which
of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take?
a. Place infant under a radiant warmer
b. Move the probe site every 3 hours
c. Heat the skin one minute prior to placing the probe
d. Place a sensor on the index finger
✔️ Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The probe site should be moved every 3 hours to prevent skin breakdown and burns from
the pulse oximeter sensor. Option A is incorrect because a radiant warmer is not needed
solely for pulse oximetry. Option C is incorrect because heating the skin is not necessary for
pulse oximetry. Option D is incorrect because the sensor should be placed on the foot or
wrist in infants, not the index finger. The nurse should also assess the infant's respiratory
status and intervene if oxygen saturation drops below target levels.
, A nurse is assisting with mass casualty triage after an explosion at a local factory. Which of
the following clients should the nurse identify as the priority?
a. A client who has massive head trauma
b. A client who has full-thickness burns to face and trunk
c. A client with indications of hypovolemic shock
d. A client with an open fracture of the lower extremity
✔️ Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
A client with indications of hypovolemic shock requires immediate life-saving interventions
and has a high likelihood of survival with treatment. This client would be categorized as
"red" (immediate) in disaster triage. Option A (massive head trauma) is likely not survivable
(black tag). Option B (full-thickness burns to face and trunk) may be categorized as "red"
but is less likely to survive than hypovolemic shock. Option D (open fracture) is a "yellow"
(delayed) category. The nurse should use the START triage system to prioritize clients based
on severity and likelihood of survival.
A nurse is receiving report on four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse
assess first?
a. A client who has an ileal conduit and mucus in the pouch
b. A client with an arteriovenous fistula with vibration palpated
c. A client with chronic kidney disease with cloudy dialysate outflow
d. A client following transurethral resection of the prostate with red-tinged urine in the bag
✔️ Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Cloudy dialysate outflow in a client with chronic kidney disease may indicate peritonitis, a
serious infection that requires immediate assessment and intervention. Option A (mucus in
ileal conduit pouch) is an expected finding. Option B (vibration palpated in AV fistula)
indicates patency and is a normal finding. Option D (red-tinged urine following TURP) is
expected in the immediate postoperative period. The nurse should assess the cloudy
dialysate client for abdominal pain, fever, and other signs of infection.
