A patient with Parkinson’s disease who takes levodopa/carbidopa (Sinemet) comes to the clinic for a semi-annual physical examination. Which question is the most important for that nurse to ask?
- A. Have you noticed any swelling in your feet?
- B. Are you having vivid dreams or hallucination?
- C. Have you noticed any changes in your stool?
- D. Have you had your flu vaccine?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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The average length of an infant at 1 year of age is
- A. 10 inches
- B. 20 inches
- C. 30 inches
- D. 40 inches
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
A nurse is providing teaching to the guardian of an infant about home safety. Which of the following statements by the guardian indicates an understanding of the teaching?
- A. I will place my baby on her stomach to sleep
- B. I will put a small pillow in my baby's crib
- C. I will keep my baby's crib away from the radiator
- D. I will use a drop-side crib for my baby
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
When teaching a parent of a child with hemophilia, which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
- A. Administer aspirin for pain.
- B. Avoid administering NSAIDs.
- C. Restrict physical activities.
- D. Apply heat to joints.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Avoid administering NSAIDs.' Hemophilia is a condition where blood does not clot properly. NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) can increase the risk of bleeding in individuals with hemophilia. Therefore, it is crucial for the parent to avoid giving their child NSAIDs for pain management to prevent exacerbating bleeding tendencies.
The child who continues to search for a hidden subject has achieved the developmental age of
- A. 7 mo
- B. 9 mo
- C. 11 mo
- D. 13 mo
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Which child does not need a urinalysis to evaluate for a UTI?
- A. A 4-month-old female with fussiness, poor appetite, T 100.8°F, HR 120.
- B. A 4-year-old female with dysuria and frequent urination; vitals are normal.
- C. An 8-year-old male with a history of ureteral reimplantation but no current symptoms.
- D. A 12-year-old female with lower right back pain and T 101.5°F.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.