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Which of the following are risk factors for developing glaucoma? Select all that apply.
- A. asthma
- B. pernicious anemia
- C. diabetes mellitus
- D. obesity
- E. hypertension
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: Diabetes mellitus and hypertension increase glaucoma risk by affecting ocular blood flow and pressure. Asthma, anemia, and obesity are not direct risk factors.
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The client's intravenous (IV) line has a gauze pad wrapped around the IV catheter at the insertion site and a transparent dressing over the gauze dressing. How long after application should the nurse change the dressing?
- A. At the normal rotation time for the IV.
- B. When the transparent dressing loosens.
- C. In 48 hours.
- D. In 24 hours.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Transparent dressings should be changed when they loosen (B) or per facility policy (typically every 5-7 days unless soiled or loose). Fixed intervals (C, D) or IV rotation (A) do not apply directly.
The client with varicella will most likely have an order for which category of medication?
- A. Antibiotics
- B. Antipyretics
- C. Antivirals
- D. Anticoagulants
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Varicella (chickenpox) is a viral infection, and antivirals like acyclovir are commonly prescribed to reduce severity and duration.
A client's serum sodium level is 113 mEq/L. The nurse would expect which findings upon assessment?
- A. headache, confusion, muscle weakness, fatigue
- B. hypertension, muscle cramps, respiratory depression
- C. cardiac arrhythmia, tetany, tachycardia
- D. confusion, nystagmus, tetany, hallucinations
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Severe hyponatremia (113 mEq/L) causes neurological symptoms like headache, confusion, muscle weakness, and fatigue due to cerebral edema.
The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of enoxaparin (Lovenox) to a client with a pulmonary embolism. Which of the following actions by the nurse is correct?
- A. Administer the injection in the deltoid muscle.
- B. Massage the injection site after administration.
- C. Inject the medication into the abdomen, at least 2 inches from the umbilicus.
- D. Aspirate before injecting to check for blood return.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: enoxaparin is administered subcutaneously in the abdomen, at least 2 inches from the umbilicus, without aspiration or massage
The nurse is caring for a client on the oncology unit. Which nursing activity is appropriate to delegate to the unit LPN?
- A. obtaining vital signs
- B. administering blood
- C. administering IV pain medication
- D. administering chemotherapy if the nurse is busy with another client
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Obtaining vital signs is within the LPN’s scope. Administering blood, IV pain medication, or chemotherapy typically requires RN expertise.