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Question 1 of 5

A client who has just undergone a laparoscopic cholecystectomy complains of 'free air pain.' What would be your best action?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Free air pain' after laparoscopic cholecystectomy is due to residual carbon dioxide in the abdomen. Ambulation helps disperse the gas and relieve pain.

Question 2 of 5

Which medication is used to treat iron toxicity?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Desferal (deferoxamine) is the chelating agent used to treat iron toxicity by binding and removing excess iron.

Question 3 of 5

A newborn is diagnosed with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). Which position is best for maintaining an open airway?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Supine with slight neck extension helps maintain an open airway in newborns with RDS by reducing airway obstruction and aiding breathing.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is assessing the deep tendon reflexes of a client with preeclampsia. Which method is used to elicit the biceps reflex?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The biceps reflex is elicited by placing the thumb on the biceps tendon in the antecubital space and tapping it with a reflex hammer.

Question 5 of 5

The school nurse is assessing an elementary student with hemophilia who fell during recess. Which symptoms indicate hemarthrosis?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Hemarthrosis in hemophilia involves bleeding into joints, causing stiffness, aching, and reduced movement due to joint swelling and pain.

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