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Question 1 of 5

A client with asthma was recently prescribed fluticasone/salmeterol. After the client has received instructions about this medication, which statement would require further teaching by the nurse?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Fluticasone/salmeterol is a maintenance medication for asthma, not a rescue inhaler for acute attacks. Statement B indicates a misunderstanding, requiring further teaching to clarify that a short-acting bronchodilator (e.g., albuterol) should be used for acute symptoms. Rinsing the mouth (
A) prevents oral thrush from the steroid component. Quitting smoking (
C) and receiving a vaccine (
D) are positive health behaviors not requiring correction.

Question 2 of 5

A child with a high level of school absenteeism is diagnosed with separation anxiety disorder. The school nurse should remind the child’s parent to take what action?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Gradual exposure to school, starting with partial attendance (
C), helps desensitize the child to separation anxiety. Staying home (
A) reinforces avoidance, schoolwork at home (
B) delays reintegration, and parental presence (
D) hinders independence.

Question 3 of 5

A client is admitted to the postpartum floor after a vaginal birth. Which finding indicates the need for immediate intervention?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Headache with blurred vision (
B) suggests preeclampsia, a life-threatening condition requiring immediate intervention. Lochia (
A), nipple pain (
C), and discharge (
D) are normal or less urgent postpartum findings.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for a 1-month-old client who is being evaluated for congenital hypothyroidism. The nurse should recognize which of the following as clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism in infants? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,B,D

Rationale: Hypothyroidism in infants causes lethargy (
A), dry skin (
B), and hoarse cry (
D) due to slowed metabolism. Loose stools (
C) and tachycardia (E) are more typical of hyperthyroidism.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with the parent of a 6-year-old client who had a tonsillectomy 4 hours ago. The nurse should reinforce that it would be a priority to notify the health care provider if the client experiences

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Frequent swallowing (
C) may indicate bleeding, a serious post-tonsillectomy complication requiring immediate reporting. Ear pain (
A), bad breath (
B), and low-grade fever (
D) are common and less urgent.

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