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Question 1 of 5

A camp nurse is applying sunscreen to a group of children enrolled in swim classes. Chemical sunscreens are most effective when applied:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Chemical sunscreens require 30 minutes to absorb into the skin and provide effective UV protection.

Question 2 of 5

A client with a history of seizures is prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin) 100 mg three times daily. The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following side effects to the physician?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: gingival hyperplasia and rash are significant side effects of phenytoin that require medical attention

Question 3 of 5

A nurse on the orthopedics floor is asked by another nurse to witness her waste 1 mg of morphine. The nurse draws the full 2 mg dose of morphine into the syringe and tells the first nurse, 'This client does not get enough pain relief with 1 mg of morphine, so I just go ahead and give 2 mg to keep him comfortable because the doctor won't change the dose.' Which is the correct action by the first nurse?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Administering an unordered dose is a medication error and potential diversion. Refusing to sign and reporting ensures patient safety and accountability.

Question 4 of 5

Prior to drawing blood for blood gas analysis, the nurse conducts the modified Allen test to ensure there is adequate collateral circulation. The nurse asks the client to extend the wrist over a rolled towel and make a fist. Place the following steps (Roman numerals) in order from first to last.

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Ask the client to open and close the hand until the skin blanches.
Palpate the ulnar and radial pulses and apply pressure to both arteries.
Observe the hand for color.
Release the ulnar artery while maintaining pressure on the radial artery.

Correct Answer: A,B,D,C

Rationale: Modified Allen test sequence: Blanch hand (I), compress arteries (II), release ulnar artery (IV), observe color return (III) to confirm collateral circulation.

Question 5 of 5

The teenager with a fiberglass cast asks the nurse if it will be okay to allow his friends to autograph his cast. Which response would be best?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Autographing a fiberglass cast does not compromise its integrity, making it safe.

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