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Question 1 of 5

A client with a history of type 1 diabetes is prescribed insulin aspart (NovoLog). The nurse should instruct the client to:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Insulin aspart, a rapid-acting insulin, is taken 5–10 minutes before meals for prandial coverage.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client with a suspected myocardial infarction. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse prioritize?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Troponin is a specific marker for myocardial damage and is critical in diagnosing myocardial infarction. Other results are less specific to this condition.

Question 3 of 5

When performing chest percussion on a child, which of the following techniques should the nurse use?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Chest percussion involves firmly but gently striking the chest to produce a popping sound, mobilizing secretions without causing harm.

Question 4 of 5

During a home visit to a primiparous client 1 week postpartum who is bottle-feeding her neonate, the clientiant tells the nurse that her mother has suggested that she feed the neonate cereal so he will sleep through the night. Which of the following would be the nurse's best response?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Formula is best for infants until 4-6 months, as early introduction of solids like cereal can cause digestive issues.

Question 5 of 5

A client receiving chemotherapy has a platelet count of 15,000 mm³ (15 x 10⁹/L). Based on this laboratory result, which form of precautions should the nurse implement?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: When the platelet count is less than 20,000 mm³ (20 x 10⁹/L), the client is at risk for bleeding, and the nurse should institute bleeding precautions. Contact precautions are initiated in a client who has drainage from wounds that may be infectious. Respiratory precautions are instituted for a client with a respiratory infection that is transmitted by the airborne route. Neutropenic precautions would be instituted for a client with a low neutrophil count.

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