Hearing screening of prematurely born infants is an effective means of identifying disease and is an example of:
- A. primary prevention.
- B. secondary prevention.
- C. tertiary prevention.
- D. disability prevention.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The three levels of prevention address disease and disability across all phases, from absence of disease and at risk for disease, to preventing further impairment. Hearing impairment associated with prematurity cannot be prevented by screening, but identifying the infants with hearing loss might prevent sequelae and further impairment by allowing early intervention.
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The nurse is assessing a client who states her last menstrual period was March 16, and she has missed one period. She reports episodes of nausea and vomiting. Pregnancy is confirmed by a urine test. What will the nurse calculate as the estimated date of delivery (EDD)?
- A. 8-Apr
- B. 15-Jan
- C. 11-Feb
- D. 23-Dec
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: December 23. Naegele's rule states: Add 7 days and subtract 3 months from the first day of the last regular menstrual period to calculate the estimated date of delivery.
What does client and family communication and education concerning restraints do?
- A. confuses both groups more
- B. helps with coping and stress levels
- C. encourages cooperation with the client and family
- D. puts the responsibility on the client and family, not the nurse
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cooperation is more likely if the client and family understand the purpose of and expected gains from restraints. Well-meaning family members might release restraints if their purpose is not clear.
How many feet should separate the nurse and the source when extinguishing a small, wastebasket fire with an appropriate extinguisher?
- A. 1 foot
- B. 2 feet
- C. 4 feet
- D. 6 feet
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse should stand about 6 feet from the source of the fire. Getting closer might put the nurse in danger.
The client with dementia and confusion is transferred from the hospital to the nursing home. The client's family has not yet arrived at the nursing home. Which direction is appropriate for the RN to provide to the LPN?
- A. "Take a photograph of the new resident; it is needed to administer medications."
- B. "Place the person in a wheelchair near the nurse's station until the family arrives."
- C. "Help the new resident change into clothing with Velcro closures for easy removal."
- D. "Perform a full-body assessment and document this in the resident's medical record."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing the client near the nurse's station ensures supervision and safety for a client with dementia, who is at risk for falling or wandering.
The nurse is teaching the parents of a 3 month-old infant about nutrition. What is the main source of fluids for an infant until about 12 months of age?
- A. Formula or breast milk
- B. Dilute nonfat dry milk
- C. Warmed fruit juice
- D. Fluoridated tap water
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Formula or breast milk. Formula or breast milk are the perfect food and source of nutrients and liquids up to 1 year of age.
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