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A nurse is reinforcing teaching about car seat safety with a parent of a newborn. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
- A. I should keep my baby rear-facing in the car seat until she is 2 years old.
- B. I should position the car seat's retainer clip at the level of my baby's belly button.
- C. I should place my baby in the car seat at a 90-degree angle.
- D. I should enable the airbag when my baby is in the front seat of the car.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rear-facing until age 2 maximizes safety per AAP guidelines. The retainer clip should be at armpit level, the angle at 45°, and airbags off for front-seat safety.
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A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to the mental health unit. While reinforcing teaching about the client's prescribed medications, the nurse communicates truthfully about the adverse effects of the medications. Which of the following ethical concepts is the nurse exhibiting?
- A. Justice
- B. Autonomy
- C. Veracity
- D. Beneficence
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Veracity involves truthful communication. By honestly discussing medication side effects, the nurse upholds this principle, supporting informed decision-making.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with new parents about car seat safety. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
- A. Keep the airbag on if the car seat is in the front seat.
- B. Position the car seat at a 90° angle.
- C. Put a small cushion under the newborn's head for support.
- D. Place the shoulder harnesses at the level of the infant's shoulders.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Shoulder harnesses at shoulder level ensure a secure fit, enhancing safety. Airbags should be off for front-seat car seats, the angle should be 45°, and cushions can disrupt proper positioning.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for amoxicillin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
- A. Take this medication with an antacid to prevent stomach upset.
- B. You might experience diarrhea while taking this medication.
- C. You need to refrigerate this medication.
- D. You should stop taking this medication if you feel better.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Amoxicillin can cause diarrhea, a common side effect. Antacids aren't needed, refrigeration depends on form, and stopping early risks resistance.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for NPH insulin 10 units and regular insulin 15 units subcutaneously. After injecting 10 units of air into the NPH insulin vial, which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
- A. Verify the dosage with another nurse.
- B. Place the cap over the needle.
- C. Withdraw 10 units of NPH insulin.
- D. Inject 15 units of air into the regular insulin vial.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Injecting air into the regular insulin vial follows the sequence for mixing insulins (air into NPH, air into regular, withdraw regular, then NPH), preventing contamination and ensuring accurate dosing.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for simvastatin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
- A. I should take this medication in the morning.
- B. I might have muscle pain while taking this medication.
- C. I need to avoid grapefruit juice.
- D. I should stop taking this medication if I feel dizzy.
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Simvastatin can cause muscle pain and interacts with grapefruit juice, showing understanding. It's taken at night, and dizziness doesn't warrant stopping.