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Question 1 of 5

A dexamethasone-suppression test has been ordered for a client with severe depression. The purpose of the dexamethasone suppression test is to:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The dexamethasone suppression test assesses cortisol suppression to evaluate hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis dysfunction, aiding in diagnosing severe depression.

Question 2 of 5

Following a disaster with multiple victims and danger to those present, which group should have priority for protection from injury?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Firefighters and police officers (
B) have priority for protection as they are essential for managing the disaster and ensuring safety for others. Victims (
A), bystanders (
C), and healthcare providers (
D) follow in priority.

Question 3 of 5

A client with a head injury has an intracranial pressure (ICP) monitor in place. Cerebral perfusion pressure calculations are ordered. If the client's ICP is 22 and the mean pressure reading is 70, what is the client's cerebral perfusion pressure?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) = Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) - ICP. Given MAP = 70 and ICP = 22, CPP = 70 - 22 = 48. Thus, the answer is 48.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is teaching the parents of a client with iron deficiency anemia about administering a liquid oral iron supplement. Which statement by the parents indicates that teaching was successful?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Using a straw minimizes tooth staining from liquid iron. Iron is best absorbed on an empty stomach, and milk can decrease absorption.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is preparing a client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) for discharge home. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching by the nurse?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: AIDS patients cannot donate blood due to HIV transmission risk. Public activities and restrooms pose minimal risk, and sharing serving dishes is safe if not directly contaminated.

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