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N0.1 Pri0r t0 an amni0centesis, a fetal ultras0und is d0ne in 0rder t0:
A. Evaluate fetal lung maturity
B. Evaluate the am0unt 0f amni0tic fluid
C. L0cate the p0siti0n 0f the placenta and fetus
D. Ensure that the fetus is mature en0ugh t0 perf0rm the amni0centesis
Answer: C
Explanati0n:
(A) Amni0centesis can be perf0rmed t0 assess f0r lung maturity. Fetal ultras0und can
be used f0r gestati0nal dating, alth0ugh it d0es n0t separately determine lung
maturity. (B) Ultras0und can evaluate amni0tic fluid v0lume, which may be used t0
determine c0ngenital an0malies. (C) Amni0centesis inv0lves rem0val 0f amni0tic fluid
f0r evaluati0n. The needle, inserted thr0ugh the abd0men, is guided by ultras0und t0
av0id needle injuries, and the test evaluates the p0siti0n 0f theplacenta and the fetus.
(D) Amni0centesis can be perf0rmed as early as the 15th-17th week 0f pregnancy.
N0.2 Cystic fibr0sis is transmitted as an aut0s0mal recessive trait. This means that:
A. M0thers carry the gene and pass it t0 their s0ns
B. Fathers carry the gene and pass it t0 their daughters
C. B0th parents must have the disease f0r a child t0 have the disease
D. B0th parents must be carriers f0r a child t0 have the disease
Answer: D
Explanati0
n:
(A) Cystic fibr0sis is n0t an X-linked 0r sex-linked disease. (B) The 0nly characteristic 0n
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the Y chr0m0s0me is the trait f0r hairy ears. (C) B0th parents d0 n0t need t0 have the
disease but must becarriers. (D) If a trait is recessive, tw0 genes (0ne fr0m each parent)
are necessary t0 pr0duce an affected child.
N0.3 A female client has just died. Her family is requesting that all nursing staff leave
the r00m. Thefamily's religi0us leader has arrived and is ready t0 c0nduct a cerem0ny
f0r the deceased in the r00m, requesting that 0nly family members be present. The
nurse assigned t0 the client sh0uld perf0rm the appr0priate nursing acti0n, which
might include:
A. Inf0rm the family that it is the h0spital's p0licy n0t t0 c0nduct religi0us cerem0nies in
client r00ms
.
B. Refuse t0 leave the r00m because the client's b0dy is entrusted in the nurse's care
until it can bebr0ught t0 the m0rgue.
C. Tell the family that they may c0nduct their cerem0ny in the client's r00m;
h0wever, the nursemust attend.
D. Respect the client's family's wishes.
Answer: D
Explanati0
n:
(A) It is rare that a h0spital has a specific p0licy addressing this particular issue. If the
statement is true, the nurse sh0uld sh0w evidence 0f the p0licy t0 the family and
suggest alternatives, such as theh0spital chapel. (B) Refusal t0 leave the r00m
dem0nstrates a lack 0f understanding related t0 the family's need t0 grieve in their
0wn manner. (C) The nurse sh0uld leave the r00m and all0w the
family privacy in their grief. (D) The family's wish t0 c0nduct a religi0us cerem0ny in the
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client's r00m is part 0f the grief pr0cess. The request is based 0n specific cultural and
religi0us differences dictatings0cial cust0ms.
N0.4 A 10-year-0ld client with a pin in the right femur is imm0bilized in tracti0n. He is
exhibiting behavi0ral changes including restlessness, difficulty with pr0blem s0lving,
inability t0 c0ncentrate 0n activities, and m0n0t0ny. Which 0f the f0ll0wing nursing
implementati0ns w0uld be m0st effective inhelping him c0pe with imm0bility?
A. Pr0viding him with b00ks, challenging puzzles, and games as diversi0nary activities
B. All0wing him t0 d0 as much f0r himself as he is able, including learning t0 d0 pin-
site care undersupervisi0n
C. Having a v0lunteer c0me in t0 sit with the client and t0 read him st0ries
D. Stimulating rest and relaxati0n by gentle rubbing with l0ti0n and changing the
client's p0siti0nfrequently
Answer: B
Explanati0n:
(A) These activities c0uld be frustrating f0r the client if he is having difficulty with
pr0blem s0lving and c0ncentrati0n. (B) Selfcare is usually well received by the child,
and it is 0ne 0f the m0st useful interventi0ns t0 help the child c0pe with imm0bility. (C)
This may be helpful t0 the client if he has n0 visit0rs, but it d0es little t0 help him
devel0p c0ping skills. (D) This will helpt0 prevent skin irritati0n 0r breakd0wn related t0
imm0bility but will n0t help t0 prevent behavi0ral changes related t0 imm0bility.
N0.5 A vi0lent client remains in restraints f0r several h0urs. Which 0f the f0ll0wing
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interventi0ns ism0st appr0priate while he is in restraints?
A. Give fluids if the client requests them.
B. Assess skin integrity and circulati0n 0f extremities bef0re applying restraints
and as they arerem0ved.
C. Measure vital signs at least every 4 h0urs.
D. Release restraints every 2 h0urs f0r client t0 exercise.
Answer: D
Explanati0
n:
(A) Fluids (n0urishment) sh0uld be 0ffered at regular intervals whether the client
requests (0r refuses) them 0r n0t. (B) Skin integrity and circulati0n 0f the extremities
sh0uld be checked regularlywhile the client is restrained, n0t 0nly bef0re restraints are
applied and
after they are rem0ved. (C) Vital signs sh0uld be checked at least every 2 h0urs. If the
client remains agitated in restraints, vital signs sh0uld be m0nit0red even m0re cl0sely,
perhaps every 1-2 h0urs. (D)Restraints sh0uld be released every 2 h0urs f0r exercise,
0ne extremity at a time, t0 maintain muscle t0ne, skin and j0int integrity, and
circulati0n.
N0.6 The pediatrician has diagn0sed tinea capitis in an 8- year-0ld girl and has
placed her 0n 0ralgrise0fulvin. The nurse sh0uld emphasize which 0f these
instructi0ns t0 the m0ther and/0r child?
A. Administer 0ral grise0fulvin 0n an empty st0mach f0r best results.
B. Disc0ntinue drug therapy if f00d tastes funny.
C. May disc0ntinue medicati0n when the child experiences sympt0matic relief.
D. 0bserve f0r headaches, dizziness, and an0rexia.
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N0.1 Pri0r t0 an amni0centesis, a fetal ultras0und is d0ne in 0rder t0:
A. Evaluate fetal lung maturity
B. Evaluate the am0unt 0f amni0tic fluid
C. L0cate the p0siti0n 0f the placenta and fetus
D. Ensure that the fetus is mature en0ugh t0 perf0rm the amni0centesis
Answer: C
Explanati0n:
(A) Amni0centesis can be perf0rmed t0 assess f0r lung maturity. Fetal ultras0und can
be used f0r gestati0nal dating, alth0ugh it d0es n0t separately determine lung
maturity. (B) Ultras0und can evaluate amni0tic fluid v0lume, which may be used t0
determine c0ngenital an0malies. (C) Amni0centesis inv0lves rem0val 0f amni0tic fluid
f0r evaluati0n. The needle, inserted thr0ugh the abd0men, is guided by ultras0und t0
av0id needle injuries, and the test evaluates the p0siti0n 0f theplacenta and the fetus.
(D) Amni0centesis can be perf0rmed as early as the 15th-17th week 0f pregnancy.
N0.2 Cystic fibr0sis is transmitted as an aut0s0mal recessive trait. This means that:
A. M0thers carry the gene and pass it t0 their s0ns
B. Fathers carry the gene and pass it t0 their daughters
C. B0th parents must have the disease f0r a child t0 have the disease
D. B0th parents must be carriers f0r a child t0 have the disease
Answer: D
Explanati0
n:
(A) Cystic fibr0sis is n0t an X-linked 0r sex-linked disease. (B) The 0nly characteristic 0n
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the Y chr0m0s0me is the trait f0r hairy ears. (C) B0th parents d0 n0t need t0 have the
disease but must becarriers. (D) If a trait is recessive, tw0 genes (0ne fr0m each parent)
are necessary t0 pr0duce an affected child.
N0.3 A female client has just died. Her family is requesting that all nursing staff leave
the r00m. Thefamily's religi0us leader has arrived and is ready t0 c0nduct a cerem0ny
f0r the deceased in the r00m, requesting that 0nly family members be present. The
nurse assigned t0 the client sh0uld perf0rm the appr0priate nursing acti0n, which
might include:
A. Inf0rm the family that it is the h0spital's p0licy n0t t0 c0nduct religi0us cerem0nies in
client r00ms
.
B. Refuse t0 leave the r00m because the client's b0dy is entrusted in the nurse's care
until it can bebr0ught t0 the m0rgue.
C. Tell the family that they may c0nduct their cerem0ny in the client's r00m;
h0wever, the nursemust attend.
D. Respect the client's family's wishes.
Answer: D
Explanati0
n:
(A) It is rare that a h0spital has a specific p0licy addressing this particular issue. If the
statement is true, the nurse sh0uld sh0w evidence 0f the p0licy t0 the family and
suggest alternatives, such as theh0spital chapel. (B) Refusal t0 leave the r00m
dem0nstrates a lack 0f understanding related t0 the family's need t0 grieve in their
0wn manner. (C) The nurse sh0uld leave the r00m and all0w the
family privacy in their grief. (D) The family's wish t0 c0nduct a religi0us cerem0ny in the
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client's r00m is part 0f the grief pr0cess. The request is based 0n specific cultural and
religi0us differences dictatings0cial cust0ms.
N0.4 A 10-year-0ld client with a pin in the right femur is imm0bilized in tracti0n. He is
exhibiting behavi0ral changes including restlessness, difficulty with pr0blem s0lving,
inability t0 c0ncentrate 0n activities, and m0n0t0ny. Which 0f the f0ll0wing nursing
implementati0ns w0uld be m0st effective inhelping him c0pe with imm0bility?
A. Pr0viding him with b00ks, challenging puzzles, and games as diversi0nary activities
B. All0wing him t0 d0 as much f0r himself as he is able, including learning t0 d0 pin-
site care undersupervisi0n
C. Having a v0lunteer c0me in t0 sit with the client and t0 read him st0ries
D. Stimulating rest and relaxati0n by gentle rubbing with l0ti0n and changing the
client's p0siti0nfrequently
Answer: B
Explanati0n:
(A) These activities c0uld be frustrating f0r the client if he is having difficulty with
pr0blem s0lving and c0ncentrati0n. (B) Selfcare is usually well received by the child,
and it is 0ne 0f the m0st useful interventi0ns t0 help the child c0pe with imm0bility. (C)
This may be helpful t0 the client if he has n0 visit0rs, but it d0es little t0 help him
devel0p c0ping skills. (D) This will helpt0 prevent skin irritati0n 0r breakd0wn related t0
imm0bility but will n0t help t0 prevent behavi0ral changes related t0 imm0bility.
N0.5 A vi0lent client remains in restraints f0r several h0urs. Which 0f the f0ll0wing
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interventi0ns ism0st appr0priate while he is in restraints?
A. Give fluids if the client requests them.
B. Assess skin integrity and circulati0n 0f extremities bef0re applying restraints
and as they arerem0ved.
C. Measure vital signs at least every 4 h0urs.
D. Release restraints every 2 h0urs f0r client t0 exercise.
Answer: D
Explanati0
n:
(A) Fluids (n0urishment) sh0uld be 0ffered at regular intervals whether the client
requests (0r refuses) them 0r n0t. (B) Skin integrity and circulati0n 0f the extremities
sh0uld be checked regularlywhile the client is restrained, n0t 0nly bef0re restraints are
applied and
after they are rem0ved. (C) Vital signs sh0uld be checked at least every 2 h0urs. If the
client remains agitated in restraints, vital signs sh0uld be m0nit0red even m0re cl0sely,
perhaps every 1-2 h0urs. (D)Restraints sh0uld be released every 2 h0urs f0r exercise,
0ne extremity at a time, t0 maintain muscle t0ne, skin and j0int integrity, and
circulati0n.
N0.6 The pediatrician has diagn0sed tinea capitis in an 8- year-0ld girl and has
placed her 0n 0ralgrise0fulvin. The nurse sh0uld emphasize which 0f these
instructi0ns t0 the m0ther and/0r child?
A. Administer 0ral grise0fulvin 0n an empty st0mach f0r best results.
B. Disc0ntinue drug therapy if f00d tastes funny.
C. May disc0ntinue medicati0n when the child experiences sympt0matic relief.
D. 0bserve f0r headaches, dizziness, and an0rexia.
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