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Question 1 of 5

A 37-year-old client has been taking antipsychotic medication for the past 10 days. The nurse observes her walking with a shuffling gait and postural rigidity and notes a masklike expression on her face. Which side effect is this client exhibiting?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: This answer is incorrect. Dystonia refers to severe, painful muscle contractions. This answer is correct. Parkinsonism commonly occurs approximately 1-2 weeks after initiation of antipsychotic drug therapy. Traditional signs are masklike facies, postural rigidity, shuffling gait, and resting tremor. This answer is incorrect. Tardive dyskinesia is characterized by involuntary muscle movements of the face, jaw, and tongue. This answer is incorrect. Akathisia is motor restlessness.

Question 2 of 5

The physician has ordered atropine sulfate 0.4 milligrams IM before surgery. The medication is supplied in 0.8 milligrams per milliliter. How much medication should the nurse prepare to administer?

Correct Answer: 0.5

Rationale:
To calculate: 0.4 mg desired ÷ 0.8 mg/mL = 0.5 mL. The nurse should prepare 0.5 mL of atropine sulfate.

Question 3 of 5

The client is diagnosed with Bell’s palsy. Which intervention should the nurse implement to protect the client’s affected eye?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Bell’s palsy causes facial paralysis, impairing eye closure and risking corneal damage. An eye patch at night protects the eye from drying and injury. Corticosteroids reduce inflammation, blinking is encouraged, and antibiotics are not indicated.

Question 4 of 5

The physician has prescribed Coumadin (sodium warfarin) for a client having transient ischemic attacks. Which laboratory test measures the therapeutic level of Coumadin?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Prothrombin time (PT/INR) measures Coumadin's anticoagulant effect by assessing clotting time. PTT monitors heparin, and clot retraction or bleeding time are unrelated.

Question 5 of 5

When assessing residual volume in tube feeding, the feeding should be delayed if the amount of gastric contents (residual) exceeds:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Tube feedings should be withheld and physician notified for residual volumes of 50-100 mL.

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