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1. While assessing a client with diabetes mellitus, the nurse observes an absence of
hair growth on the client's legs. What additional assessment provides further data
to support this finding? a. Palpate for the presence of femoral pulses
bilaterally.
b. Assess for the presence of a positive Homan's sign.
c. Observe the appearance of the skin on the client's legs.
d. Watch the client's posture and balance during ambulation.
2. The healthcare provider prescribes 15 mg/kg of Streptomycin for an infant
weighing 4 pounds. The drug is diluted in 25 ml of D5W to run over 8 hours. How
much Streptomycin will the infant receive? a. 9 mg.
b. 18 mg.
c. 27 mg.
d. 36 mg.
3. In assessing a client with preeclampsia who is receiving magnesium sulfate, the
nurse determines that her deep tendon reflexes are 1+; respiratory rate is 12
breaths/minute; urinary output is 90 ml in 4 hours; magnesium sulfate level is 9
mg/dl. Based on these findings, what intervention should the nurse implement?
a. Continue the magnesium sulfate infusion as prescribed.
b. Decrease the magnesium sulfate infusion by one-half.
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, c. Stop the magnesium sulfate infusion immediately.
d. Administer calcium gluconate immediately.
4. A client is on a mechanical ventilator. Which client response indicates that the
neuromuscular blocker tubocurarine chloride (Tubarine) is effective?
a. The client’s expremities are paralyzed.
b. The peripheral nerve stimulator causes twitching.
c. The client clinches fist upon command.
d. The client’s Glagow Coma Scale score is 14.
5. An elderly female client comes to the clinic for a regular check-up. The client tells
the nurse that she has increased her daily doses of acetaminophen (Tylenol) for
the past month to control joint pain. Based on this client's comment, what previous
lab values should the nurse compare with today's lab report?
a. Look at last quarter's hemoglobin and hematocrit, expecting an
increase today due to dehydration.
b. Look for an increase in today's LDH compared to the previous
one to assess for possible liver damage.
c. Expect to find an increase in today's APTT as compared to last
quarter's due to bleeding.
d. Determine if there is a decrease in serum potassium due to
renal compromise.
6. Aspirin is prescribed for a 9-year-old child with rheumatic fever to control the
inflammatory process, promote comfort, and reduce fever. What intervention is
most important for the nurse to implement?
a. Instruct the parents to hold the aspirin until the child has first
had a tepid sponge bath.
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