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Serum Vancomycin levels are taken to measure which of the following?
- A. renal function
- B. therapeutic range
- C. trough levels
- D. antibiotic resistance
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vancomycin levels are monitored to ensure therapeutic effects by peak level.
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Which of these actions should the nurse perform first when a client is admitted with a diagnosis of C-difficile?
- A. Initiate contact precautions
- B. Administer prescribed antibiotics
- C. Obtain a stool culture
- D. Educate the client about hand hygiene
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Initiating contact precautions is the first step to prevent the spread of C-difficile, which is highly contagious through contact with contaminated surfaces or feces.
The nurse is planning care for a client with a cerebral vascular accident (CVA). Which of the following measures planned by the nurse would be most effective in preventing skin breakdown?
- A. Place client in the wheelchair for four hours each day
- B. Pad the bony prominence
- C. Reposition every two hours
- D. Massage reddened bony prominence
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reposition every two hours. Clients who are at risk for skin breakdown develop fewer pressure ulcers when turned every two hours. By relieving the pressure over bony prominences at frequent scheduled intervals, blood flow to areas of potential injury is maintained.
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.
The charge nurse is observing nursing staff. In which activity illustrated should the charge nurse intervene because it places the nurse most at risk for back injury?
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- B. intervene_2.PNG
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Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bending and twisting the torso, as described in option D, poses the highest risk for back injury due to improper body mechanics, even with a transfer belt. The client's potential to grab the nurse's shoulder or arm increases the risk by destabilizing the nurse's stance.
A nurse taking a patient's history realizes the patient is complaining of SOB and weakness in the lower extremities. The patient has a history of hyperlipidemia, and hypertension. Which of the following may be occurring?
- A. The patient is developing CHF
- B. The patient may be having a MI
- C. The patient may be developing COPD
- D. The patient may be having an onset of PVD
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Myocardial infarction may be associated with SOB and muscle weakness.