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Question 1 of 5

A client with a history of hypertension is receiving Aldactone (spironolactone). The nurse should teach the client to avoid:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic, and consuming potassium-rich foods can lead to hyperkalemia. Calcium, fiber, and iron supplements are not contraindicated.

Question 2 of 5

Forty-eight hours after a thyroidectomy, a female client complains of numbness and tingling of the toes and fingers. The nurse notes upper arm and facial twitching. The nurse needs to:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Muscular hyperactivity and parasthesias may indicate hypocalcemic tetany and require immediate administration of calcium gluconate. Tetany can occur if the parathyroid glands were erroneously excised during surgery. Range of motion exercises are not appropriate to presenting symptoms. These characteristics are not usual signs of potassium imbalance, but of calcium imbalance. Phenytoin is indicated for seizure activity mainly of neurological origin.

Question 3 of 5

A 1-year-old child is to receive an IM injection ordered by his pediatrician. He has fallen asleep in his mother's arms when the nurse approaches. Which approach is most appropriate at this time?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: If awakened first, the child will know that nothing painful will be done without the child being alerted. The ventrogluteal site is a safe site for children because it is a large muscle free of major nerves and blood vessels. The dorsogluteal site is not recommended in children who have not been walking for at least 1 year because the muscle is not fully developed. The parent will be able to offer support and comfort during and after the injection.

Question 4 of 5

Which action by the healthcare worker indicates a need for further teaching?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Wearing gloves to monitor an IV infusion rate is unnecessary unless contact with bodily fluids is anticipated indicating a need for further teaching on standard precautions. The other actions are appropriate safety measures.

Question 5 of 5

A client requires log rolling after back surgery. Correctly provide the sequence of steps the nurse should follow when performing the procedure.

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Obtain assistance; three nurses are preferable.
Maintain client's position in alignment with pillows.
Position two nurses on the side the client will be turned to and the third nurse on the opposite side of the bed.
Designate the person at the head of the bed to be in charge of coordinating the move.
Place a pillow between the client's knees.
Move the client in one coordinated movement when the nurse at the head of the bed signals to move the client.
Instruct the client to place the arms across the chest.

Correct Answer: A, C, D, G, E, B, F

Rationale: Log rolling sequence: Obtain assistance (
A), position nurses (
C), designate leader (
D), instruct arm placement (G), place pillow (E), align with pillows (
B), move coordinately (F).

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