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1. What is a clinical sign of a possible allergic Hypotension
reaction to an antibiotic?
2. How should a nurse respond to a client with Explain that the medication will help
schizophrenia who refuses medication while stop the voices they are hearing.
experiencing auditory hallucinations?
3. Which condition increases a client's risk for Cardiac dysrhythmias
complications during electroconvulsive ther-
apy?
4. What laboratory finding in a client with Erythrocyte sedimentation rate of 75
rheumatoid arthritis should be reported to mm/hr
the provider?
5. What finding indicates that suctioning an en- Decreased peak inspiratory pressure
dotracheal tube was effective?
6. How should a nurse communicate with an Speak assertively.
aggressive client in a seclusion room?
7. What is the priority nursing action immedi- Monitor the client's fluid and electrolyte
ately following an adrenalectomy for Cush- status.
ing's disease?
8. How should a nurse respond when a client Acknowledge the client's right to refuse
states they no longer want to proceed with a the procedure.
scheduled surgery?
9. Which behavior indicates improvement in a Decreased clinging behavior
client with borderline personality disorder?
10. What is a healthy snack option for school-age Air-popped popcorn
children?
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11. Which analgesic is safe to take concurrently Acetaminophen
with enoxaparin?
12. What medication is commonly prescribed for Pregabalin
fibromyalgia pain?
13. Which electrolyte imbalance puts a client on Hypokalemia (e.g., Potassium 3.1
digoxin at risk for toxicity? mEq/L)
14. What is a contraindication for receiving al- Recent surgery, such as a hip arthro-
teplase in a client with an embolic stroke? plasty one week ago
15. What statement indicates a client under- I will wear loose clothing over my ICD.
stands discharge teaching for an implantable
cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)?
16. What does a urine output of 25 mL/hr in a Potential dehydration or renal hypop-
postoperative patient indicate? erfusion requiring intervention.
17. Why is hypokalemia dangerous for a patient Low potassium levels increase the bind-
taking digoxin? ing of digoxin to the heart muscle, en-
hancing its effects and increasing the
risk of toxicity.
18. What is the primary goal of nursing commu- To maintain safety while setting clear,
nication with an aggressive patient? firm boundaries.
19. What is the significance of an elevated ery- It indicates active systemic inflamma-
throcyte sedimentation rate (ESR) in rheuma- tion.
toid arthritis?
20. Why is cardiac status a priority concern for
electroconvulsive therapy?
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The procedure induces a seizure, which
places significant stress on the cardio-
vascular system.
21. What is the purpose of the 'right to refuse' in To ensure patient autonomy and volun-
informed consent? tary participation in medical care.
22. Why should patients with an ICD avoid plac- Electromagnetic interference from the
ing a cellphone on the same side as the de- phone can disrupt the function of the
vice? ICD.
23. What is the therapeutic goal of suctioning an To clear airway secretions and improve
endotracheal tube? ventilation, evidenced by lower peak in-
spiratory pressures.
24. What is the primary risk of taking NSAIDs like Increased risk of bleeding due to an-
naproxen or ibuprofen with enoxaparin? tiplatelet effects.
25. What is the clinical significance of clinging It reflects a fear of abandonment and
behavior in borderline personality disorder? difficulty with emotional regulation.
26. Why is fluid and electrolyte monitoring criti- The adrenal glands regulate hormones
cal after an adrenalectomy? that control fluid and electrolyte bal-
ance; their removal or manipulation can
cause rapid shifts.
27. What is the appropriate nursing action for a Offer to take pictures of the newborn for
client grieving a stillbirth? the client.
28. What is the priority nursing action to prevent Maintain consistent hand washing by
wound infection in a client with a major burn staff.
injury?
29.
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1. What is a clinical sign of a possible allergic Hypotension
reaction to an antibiotic?
2. How should a nurse respond to a client with Explain that the medication will help
schizophrenia who refuses medication while stop the voices they are hearing.
experiencing auditory hallucinations?
3. Which condition increases a client's risk for Cardiac dysrhythmias
complications during electroconvulsive ther-
apy?
4. What laboratory finding in a client with Erythrocyte sedimentation rate of 75
rheumatoid arthritis should be reported to mm/hr
the provider?
5. What finding indicates that suctioning an en- Decreased peak inspiratory pressure
dotracheal tube was effective?
6. How should a nurse communicate with an Speak assertively.
aggressive client in a seclusion room?
7. What is the priority nursing action immedi- Monitor the client's fluid and electrolyte
ately following an adrenalectomy for Cush- status.
ing's disease?
8. How should a nurse respond when a client Acknowledge the client's right to refuse
states they no longer want to proceed with a the procedure.
scheduled surgery?
9. Which behavior indicates improvement in a Decreased clinging behavior
client with borderline personality disorder?
10. What is a healthy snack option for school-age Air-popped popcorn
children?
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11. Which analgesic is safe to take concurrently Acetaminophen
with enoxaparin?
12. What medication is commonly prescribed for Pregabalin
fibromyalgia pain?
13. Which electrolyte imbalance puts a client on Hypokalemia (e.g., Potassium 3.1
digoxin at risk for toxicity? mEq/L)
14. What is a contraindication for receiving al- Recent surgery, such as a hip arthro-
teplase in a client with an embolic stroke? plasty one week ago
15. What statement indicates a client under- I will wear loose clothing over my ICD.
stands discharge teaching for an implantable
cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)?
16. What does a urine output of 25 mL/hr in a Potential dehydration or renal hypop-
postoperative patient indicate? erfusion requiring intervention.
17. Why is hypokalemia dangerous for a patient Low potassium levels increase the bind-
taking digoxin? ing of digoxin to the heart muscle, en-
hancing its effects and increasing the
risk of toxicity.
18. What is the primary goal of nursing commu- To maintain safety while setting clear,
nication with an aggressive patient? firm boundaries.
19. What is the significance of an elevated ery- It indicates active systemic inflamma-
throcyte sedimentation rate (ESR) in rheuma- tion.
toid arthritis?
20. Why is cardiac status a priority concern for
electroconvulsive therapy?
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The procedure induces a seizure, which
places significant stress on the cardio-
vascular system.
21. What is the purpose of the 'right to refuse' in To ensure patient autonomy and volun-
informed consent? tary participation in medical care.
22. Why should patients with an ICD avoid plac- Electromagnetic interference from the
ing a cellphone on the same side as the de- phone can disrupt the function of the
vice? ICD.
23. What is the therapeutic goal of suctioning an To clear airway secretions and improve
endotracheal tube? ventilation, evidenced by lower peak in-
spiratory pressures.
24. What is the primary risk of taking NSAIDs like Increased risk of bleeding due to an-
naproxen or ibuprofen with enoxaparin? tiplatelet effects.
25. What is the clinical significance of clinging It reflects a fear of abandonment and
behavior in borderline personality disorder? difficulty with emotional regulation.
26. Why is fluid and electrolyte monitoring criti- The adrenal glands regulate hormones
cal after an adrenalectomy? that control fluid and electrolyte bal-
ance; their removal or manipulation can
cause rapid shifts.
27. What is the appropriate nursing action for a Offer to take pictures of the newborn for
client grieving a stillbirth? the client.
28. What is the priority nursing action to prevent Maintain consistent hand washing by
wound infection in a client with a major burn staff.
injury?
29.
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