In managing nausea related to Morphine epidural analgesia, the nurse should administer:
- A. Indocin
- B. Codeine
- C. Motrin
- D. Compazine
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Compazine (prochlorperazine) is an antiemetic effective for opioid-induced nausea, unlike the other options, which are analgesics or anti-inflammatories.
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The method of splinting is always dictated by:
- A. Location of the injury and whether it is open or closed
- B. The severity of the client's condition and the priority decision
- C. The number of available rescuers and the type of splints
- D. All of the above
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The severity of the client's condition and priority decision dictate splinting to ensure stabilization and prevent further injury, taking precedence over location or resources.
The postoperative male client has been unable to urinate into the urinal while lying in bed. Which interventions are appropriate to promote voiding for this client who is to be discharged home within a few hours? Select all that apply.
- A. Have the client apply an external condom catheter while lying flat in bed
- B. Assist the client to stand at the bedside to attempt to urinate in a urinal.
- C. Administer a prescribed analgesic if the client is experiencing pain.
- D. Turn on running water so it is heard while the client attempts to void.
- E. Ask the client to imagine being at home and voiding in his own bathroom.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: B: Standing mimics normal voiding position. C: Pain relief aids relaxation for voiding. D: Running water stimulates the voiding reflex. E: Guided imagery promotes relaxation. A: Condom catheters manage incontinence, not promote voiding.
Safety measures for using crutches must be taught to clients. Safety measures for the use of crutches include:
- A. properly fitting crutches with rubber tips at the end that provide a four-point gait.
- B. properly fitting crutches, education in the appropriate gait, and strength in the arms.
- C. crutches that fit the way the client chooses and a gait chosen by client.
- D. both legs touching the floor for all gaits.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In addition to the rubber tips on the ends of the crutches, the client needs to know the appropriate gait. Arm strength exercises are important, and it is critical that the client be fitted properly for the crutches.
The client has dentures, including both upper and lower plates. Which technique should the nurse use to correctly perform oral hygiene for this client?
- A. Wear sterile gloves to remove the lower plate first and then the upper plate.
- B. Use a foam swab to pry the upper and lower plates loose before removing these.
- C. Grasp the upper plate at the front teeth with a piece of gauze and move it prior to removal.
- D. Leave the dentures in the client's mouth and use a toothbrush to brush both denture plates.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C: Grasping the upper plate and moving it breaks the suction that holds the plate on the roof of the client's mouth. A: Removing denture plates is a clean procedure, and sterile gloves are not necessary. B: Removing the denture plates with a foam swab to pry the plate could injure the client. D: Dentures must be removed to properly clean the client's mouth and the dentures.
Pulling is easier than pushing. So pulling a client rather than pushing him or her has which of the following advantages?
- A. Reduces workload
- B. Decreases opposition from gravity
- C. Maintains stability
- D. Prevents muscle strain
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pulling reduces workload by working with gravity, lowering the effort needed compared to pushing against it.
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