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The nurse is assisting with an education conference for graduate nurses about infant CPR. Which of the following statements are appropriate to include in the teaching? Select all that apply.
- A. A single rescuer responding to an unwitnessed infant arrest should perform 2 minutes of CPR before retrieving a defibrillator
- B. Depth of chest compressions for infants should be half the depth of the anterior-posterior chest diameter
- C. Rescuers should place the heel of one hand on the lower sternum when delivering chest compressions to infants
- D. The ratio of chest compressions to breaths during CPR by a single rescuer is 15:2 for infants
- E. You should assess the infant’s brachial pulse for no longer than 10 seconds
Correct Answer: A,E
Rationale: Two minutes of CPR before defibrillator retrieval and assessing the brachial pulse for ≤10 seconds align with infant CPR guidelines. Compression depth is about one-third the chest, two fingers are used, and the ratio is 30:2 for a single rescuer.
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The nurse is reinforcing information for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Which statements by the client indicate an understanding of the pursed-lip breathing technique? Select all that apply.
- A. I exhale for 2 seconds through pursed lips
- B. I exhale for 4 seconds through pursed lips
- C. I inhale for 2 seconds through my mouth
- D. I inhale for 2 seconds through my nose, keeping my mouth closed
- E. I inhale for 4 seconds through my nose, keeping my mouth closed
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Pursed-lip breathing involves inhaling 2 seconds through the nose (mouth closed) and exhaling 4 seconds through pursed lips to prolong exhalation and reduce air trapping in COPD.
The nurse is reinforcing meal planning teaching to a group of clients with celiac disease. Which meal is appropriate for the nurse to include?
- A. Baked salmon with rice, steamed vegetables, and dinner roll
- B. Breaded pork chops, corn on the cob, and steamed snow peas
- C. Grilled chicken, green beans, and mashed potatoes
- D. Spaghetti with Italian tomato sauce and meatballs
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Grilled chicken, green beans, and mashed potatoes are gluten-free, suitable for celiac disease. Dinner rolls, breaded pork chops, and spaghetti contain gluten, which must be avoided.
The nurse is reviewing recommended dietary modifications with the parents of a 6-month-old client with phenylketonuria. Which of the following information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
- A. A low-phenylalanine diet is required
- B. Meat and dairy products should not be introduced into the diet
- C. Phenylketonuria is self-limiting and dietary modifications are temporary
- D. Specially prepared infant formula is necessary
- E. Tyrosine should be removed from the diet
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Phenylketonuria requires a lifelong low-phenylalanine diet, avoiding meat and dairy, and using special formula to prevent neurological damage. It is not self-limiting, and tyrosine is needed, not removed.
The nurse is talking with a client recently diagnosed with HIV infection about home and lifestyle alterations. Which of the following statements indicate that the client correctly understands the teaching? Select all that apply.
- A. I should avoid eating raw or undercooked meats and eggs to prevent infections
- B. I need to make sure my family members understand not to borrow my shaving razors
- C. I do not need to use barrier methods of protection if my sexual partner is also HIV positive
- D. I have started to use latex-free condoms during sexual intercourse because I have a latex allergy
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Avoiding raw foods, not sharing razors, and using latex-free condoms reduce infection and transmission risks. Barrier methods are still needed with HIV-positive partners to prevent superinfection.
The nurse is assessing a client with delayed wound healing. Which of the following risk factors is most important in this situation?
- A. Glucose level of 120
- B. History of myocardial infarction
- C. Long term steroid usage
- D. Diet high in carbohydrates
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Long term steroid usage. Steroids delay wound healing by impairing the inflammatory response.