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A postoperative client reports incisional pain. The client has two prescriptions for PRN analgesia that accompanied the client from the postanasthesia unit. Before selecting which medication to administer, which action should the nurse implement?
- A. Document the client's report of pain in the electronic medical record
- B. Determine which prescription will have the quickest onset of action
- C. Compare the client's pain scale rating with the prescribed dosing
- D. Ask the client to choose which mediation is needed for pain
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Comparing the pain scale rating with the prescribed dosing ensures that the appropriate medication is administered based on the severity of the pain.
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A 10-year-old client contracted severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) when traveling abroad with her parents. The nurse knows she must put on personal protective equipment to protect herself while providing care. Based on the mode of SARS transmission, which personal protective should the nurse wear?
- A. Gloves
- B. Gown and gloves
- C. Gown, gloves, and mask
- D. Gown, gloves, mask, and eye goggles or eye shield
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: SARS is transmitted through droplets, so full protective gear, including eye protection, is necessary to prevent infection.
Which high level labs should the nurse explain can prevent cardiovascular disease?
- A. Cholesterol
- B. Triglycerides
- C. Low-density lipoproteins (LDLs)
- D. High-density lipoproteins (HDLs)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: HDLs contain very low concentrations of triglycerides, relatively little cholesterol, and high levels of proteins. It is thought that HDLs protect against cardiovascular disease. Cholesterol, triglycerides, and LDLs are not protective against cardiovascular disease.
Which of the following skills would be expected of a 7-month-old infant but not of a 5-month-old infant?
- A. Crawls
- B. Smiles socially
- C. Controls bowel and bladder
- D. Sits unsupported
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A 7-month-old can typically sit unsupported, while a 5-month-old cannot. Crawling and social smiling develop earlier, and bowel control is not expected at this age.
Hereditary angioneurotic oedema (HANE):
- A. Deficiency of CI esterase occurs
- B. Can present as recurrent abdominal pain
- C. C4 is increased
- D. Androgen agonists are helpful in management
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Deficiency of CI esterase occurs
At birth, tunica intima of arterial wall contains all of the following, except
- A. Type IV collagen
- B. Laminin
- C. Endothelial cells
- D. Smooth muscle cells
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Smooth muscle cells are not typically found in the tunica intima at birth.