A nurse prepares a client for coronary artery bypass graft surgery. The client states, I am afraid I might die. How should the nurse respond?
- A. This is a routine surgery and the risk of death is very low.
- B. Would you like to speak with a chaplain before surgery?
- C. Tell me more about your concerns about the surgery.
- D. What support systems do you have to assist you?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Encouraging the client to express their concerns allows the nurse to provide emotional support and address specific fears.
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A child with rheumatic fever is being admitted to the pediatric floor. On admission assessment, the nurse should ask the parents which question to elicit assessment information specific to the development of rheumatic fever?
- A. “Has your child complained of back pain?â€
- B. “Has your child complained of headaches?â€
- C. “Has your child had any nausea or vomiting?â€
- D. “Did your child have a sore throat or fever within the last 2 months?â€
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A history of sore throat or fever within the last 2 months is significant as rheumatic fever often follows a streptococcal infection such as strep throat.
Long-chain triglyceride absorption requires:
- A. Intraluminal bile salts
- B. Mixed micelle formation
- C. Intraluminal trypsin
- D. Intact duodenum
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mixed micelle formation: The absorption of long-chain triglycerides requires bile salts to form mixed micelles, which facilitate the transport of lipids across the intestinal mucosa.
A male client with diabetes mellitus (DM) is transferred from the hospital to a rehabilitation facility following treatment for a stroke with resulting right hemiplegia. He tells the nurse that his feet are always uncomfortably cool at night, preventing him from falling asleep. Which action should the nurse implement.
- A. Provide a warming pad (Aqua-pad or K-pad) to feet
- B. Medicate the client with a prescribed sedative
- C. Use a bed cradle to hold the covers off the feet
- D. Place warm blankets next to the client's feet
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Warm blankets can help improve circulation and provide comfort without the risk of burns associated with heating pads.
Toxoplasma gondii infection in humans causes:
- A. Oral ulcers
- B. Cervical lymphadenopathy
- C. Microcephaly
- D. Chorioretinitis
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chorioretinitis is a hallmark of congenital toxoplasmosis, leading to vision impairment.
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.