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Question 1 of 5

A client with a severe corneal ulcer has an order for Gentamycin gtt. q 4 hours and Neomycin 1 gtt q 4 hours. Which of the following schedules should be used when administering the drops?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Administering eye drops 5 minutes apart prevents dilution and ensures each medication's efficacy.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse caring for clients with coronary artery disease recognizes which one of the following as a modifiable risk factor?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: An elevated LDL level (180 mg/dL) is modifiable through diet, exercise, and medication, unlike family history, race, or gender, which are non-modifiable.

Question 3 of 5

A client is admitted to the unit 2 hours after an explosion causes burns to the face. The nurse would be most concerned with the client developing which of the following?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Facial burns increase the risk of laryngeal edema due to inhalation injury, which can compromise the airway and is the most immediate concern.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with suspected meningitis who will be having a lumbar puncture. Which statement regarding aftercare is correct?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Post-lumbar puncture care includes assessing for neurological changes, pain, drainage, and voiding to detect complications like nerve injury or CSF leak.

Question 5 of 5

A client with diabetes insipidus is receiving DDAVP (desmopressin acetate). Which lab finding indicates that the medication is having its intended effect?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Desmopressin increases water reabsorption, concentrating urine; a urine specific gravity of 1.020 indicates effective treatment.

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