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A male client is recovering from an episode of urinary tract calculi. During discharge teaching, the client asks about the dietary restriction he should follow. In discussing fluid intake, the nurse should include which type of fluid limitation?
- A. Low-sodium soups.
- B. Over all fluid intake
- C. Tea and hot chocolate
- D. Citrus fruit juices
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tea and hot chocolate contain oxalates, which can contribute to the formation of calcium oxalate stones. Limiting these fluids helps prevent recurrence.
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Afterload reducers are not indicated in children with heart failure secondary to
- A. cardiomyopathy
- B. severe mitral insufficiency
- C. aortic stenosis
- D. ventricular septal defect
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Afterload reducers are contraindicated in conditions where forward flow is already compromised, such as aortic stenosis.
Patients with a small PDA have the following criteria EXCEPT
- A. asymptomatic risk for endocarditis
- B. normal peripheral pulses
- C. normal pulmonary artery pressure
- D. normal life expectancy
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Small PDAs typically have a low risk for endocarditis.
All of the following are true regarding attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), except
- A. Dopamine transporter gene (DAT1) and dopamine 4 receptor gene (DRD4) are implicated in the diagnosis
- B. Impaired fine motor movement and poor coordination are 'soft' but specific signs of ADHD
- C. Developmentally inappropriate behavior must commence before 7 years of age and present for at least 6 months
- D. Maternal lead exposure is associated with ADHD
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Impaired fine motor movement and poor coordination are not specific signs of ADHD; they are nonspecific and can occur in other conditions.
The healthcare provider prescribes epoetin alfa (Procrit) 8,200 units subcutaneously for a client with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The 2 ml multidose vial is labeled, 'Each 1 ml of solution contains 10,000 units of epoetin alfa.' How many ml should the nurse administer?
- A. 0.8
- B. 8
- D. 1
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: To calculate the dose, the nurse must divide the prescribed dose (8,200 units) by the concentration (10,000 units per ml). 8,200 ÷ 10,000 = 0.82 ml, rounded to 0.8 ml.
Which of the following is least considered to be a normal variant in newborns?
- A. Milia
- B. Neonatal pustular melanosis
- C. Dermal melanocytosis
- D. Infantile acropustulosis
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Infantile acropustulosis is not considered a normal variant in newborns; it is a rare condition characterized by recurrent pustular eruptions.