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Question 1 of 5

A 4-year-old is brought to the emergency department after ingesting an unknown number of aspirin pills. The child is sniffling and crying quietly. The practical nurse anticipates initially assisting with the implementation of which treatment?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Activated charcoal is the initial treatment for aspirin ingestion to prevent absorption, if within 1-2 hours.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is caring for the assigned clients on a pediatric inpatient unit. Which client is the priority?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Sudden unilateral arm weakness in a sickle cell crisis may indicate a stroke, a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate attention.

Question 3 of 5

A client is admitted to the recovery room following an exploratory laparotomy. Which medication should be kept nearby?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Naloxone (Narcan) should be kept nearby to reverse opioid-induced respiratory depression, common after surgery due to anesthesia or pain management. Nitroprusside , flumazenil , and diphenhydramine are less relevant.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client who had a surgical excision and biopsy of a tumor. The biopsy results show that the tumor is malignant, but the client has not yet been informed by the health care provider. The client asks the nurse, 'Am I going to die?' Which of the following responses would be appropriate for the nurse to make?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Exploring the client's feelings is supportive and appropriate, as the nurse should not disclose results before the provider.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse makes a home visit to a client with Alzheimer disease. While reviewing the client's home care needs, the client's spouse states, 'It's hard to see my spouse worsen each day. I'm not sure I can keep doing this alone anymore.' Which response by the nurse is best?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Exploring the spouse's daily challenges encourages open communication and helps identify specific support needs.

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