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Extract:

Laboratory reference ranges
Platelets
150,000–400,000/mm3
(150–400 × 109/L)


Question 1 of 5

A client is being discharged after having a stent placed in the left anterior descending coronary artery. The client is prescribed clopidogrel. Which client data obtained by the nurse would be concerning in relation to this new medication?

Correct Answer: D,E

Rationale: Ginkgo biloba (
D) and peptic ulcer disease (E) increase bleeding risk with clopidogrel, requiring caution. Blood pressure (
A), heart rate (
B), and platelet count (
C) are within normal limits.

Extract:


Question 2 of 5

A nurse is observing a nursing student reinforce teaching to a client on how to take sucralfate. Which statement made by the student would require intervention by the nurse?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Sucralfate (
B) should not be taken with other stomach medications, as it forms a protective barrier, reducing their absorption. Timing (A,
C) and constipation (
D) are correct.

Question 3 of 5

A client with a 10-year history of major depressive disorder has relapsed and is now hospitalized. The client is currently on phenelzine and weighs 115 lb (52.2 kg) but weighed 150 lb (68 kg) 3 months before admission. Which foods would be best for this client?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Phenelzine, an MAOI, requires avoiding tyramine-rich foods like cheese (
A) to prevent hypertensive crisis. Fish and potatoes (
C) are safe and nutritious. Eggs (
B) and avocado (
D) are safe but less balanced.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse receives the handoff of care report on four clients. Which client should the nurse see first?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Restlessness in a pneumonia client with low SpO2 (
D) suggests worsening hypoxia, requiring immediate assessment. Severe pain (
A) is urgent but stable. Pleural effusion (
B) and fever (
C) are less critical.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is screening pediatric clients for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). Which of the following findings would be consistent with DDH in a 3-week-old client?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Extra gluteal folds (
C) are a sign of DDH. The affected leg appears shorter, not longer (
A). Narrowing of the perineum (
B) and pelvic tilt (
D) are not typical.

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