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Question 1 of 5

A 20-year-old female has a prescription for Sumycin (tetracycline). While teaching the client how to take her medicine, the nurse learns that the client is also taking an oral contraceptive. Which instruction should be included in the teaching plan?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Tetracyclines can reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives by altering gut flora, affecting estrogen metabolism. This increases the risk of unintended pregnancy, requiring backup contraception.

Question 2 of 5

A 2-month-old infant is receiving IV fluids with a volume control set. The nurse uses this type of tubing because it:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A volume control set allows the nurse to control the amount of fluid administered over a set period.

Question 3 of 5

A 10-month-old infant's mother says that he takes fresh whole milk eagerly, but that when she offered him baby foods at 6 months of age, he pushed them out of his mouth. Because he has gained weight appropriately, she has quit trying to get him to eat other foods. The nurse's response is based on the knowledge that:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Giving the solid food when the infant is hungriest will increase the likelihood that he will eat. The more solid food he takes, the less milk he will desire, ensuring a balanced diet.

Question 4 of 5

The client at 36 weeks gestation is admitted with painless vaginal bleeding. The nurse should suspect which of the following conditions?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Placenta previa typically presents with painless vaginal bleeding in the third trimester as the placenta covers the cervix. Abruptio placenta causes painful bleeding premenstrual syndrome is unrelated to pregnancy and cord prolapse involves fetal distress not bleeding.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is planning room assignments for the day. Which client should be assigned to a private room if only one is available?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) requires contact precautions and a private room to prevent transmission. Diabetes pancreatitis and Addison’s disease do not require isolation unless other infectious conditions are present.

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