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The nurse is caring for a preterm infant with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). Which intervention should the nurse implement to maximize the infant’s respiratory status?
- A. Check blood glucose levels every 4 hours.
- B. Cool and humidify all inspired gases.
- C. Weigh the infant every other day.
- D. Place the infant in a prone position.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The prone position improves oxygenation in collapsed alveoli for RDS infants with cardiorespiratory monitoring. Glucose checks cold gases and infrequent weighing don’t aid respiration.
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When a 10-year-old child falls from a bicycle and loses a permanent incisor tooth, which advice can the nurse provide to the parents before they take the child to see a dentist?
- A. Submerge the tooth in water in a cup.
- B. Place the tooth under the child's tongue.
- C. Wrap the tooth in a clean cloth.
- D. Clean the tooth with alcohol.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wrapping the tooth in a clean cloth preserves it for potential reimplantation by keeping it clean and protected without compromising its viability.
Which assessment finding may indicate a serious neurovascular problem that should be reported immediately to the charge nurse or physician?
- A. The toes of the left foot are warmer than the toes of the right foot.
- B. The toes of both feet are cool to the touch.
- C. The child is unable to wiggle the toes of the right foot.
- D. The capillary refill in the toes of the right foot is 2 seconds.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inability to wiggle toes suggests neurovascular compromise, such as nerve or vascular injury, requiring immediate reporting to prevent permanent damage.
After the delivery of fetus,placenta should be removed by:
- A. Fundal pressure.
- B. D & C.
- C. Brandt-Andrews method.
- D. Manual removal.
- E. C-section.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Brandt-Andrews method using controlled cord traction is the standard technique for delivering the placenta in the third stage of labor. Other methods are used only in complications.
A child is prescribed 10 mg/kg of a medication, and the child weighs 15 kg. The medication is available as 50 mg/mL. How many milliliters should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 3 mL
Rationale: Calculation: 15 kg × 10 mg/kg = 150 mg. Volume = 150 mg ÷ 50 mg/mL = 3 mL. Since no options are provided, the calculated volume is noted for accuracy.
The nurse correctly advises the adolescent that the brace has to be worn during which time period?
- A. At all times except when bathing
- B. At least 8 hours each day
- C. At night while sleeping
- D. At all times, without exception
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Milwaukee brace is typically worn 23 hours a day, except during bathing, to effectively correct scoliosis by maintaining spinal alignment.