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Question 1 of 5

A nurse graduated from nursing school 3 years ago. He worked at one hospital on the telemetry unit for 6 months. He then transferred to the cardiac care unit (CCU) at a teaching hospital, and has been working there for 2.5 years. According to the novice-expert model of nursing, he is considered

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Per Benner’s model, a nurse with 2-3 years of focused experience (2.5 years in CCU) is competent, demonstrating efficiency and coordinated care.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client taking vancomycin. The nurse anticipates drawing a peak and trough on this client. Which statement regarding peak and trough levels is correct?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The peak is drawn 1 hour after infusion to measure maximum concentration, and the trough is drawn just before the next dose to measure minimum concentration.

Question 3 of 5

A client taking furosemide (Lasix) comes into the clinic for routine bloodwork. Which of the following findings indicates an adverse effect of Lasix?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Furosemide can increase uric acid levels (normal 3.5-7.2 mg/dL), leading to hyperuricemia, a known adverse effect. Other values are within normal ranges.

Question 4 of 5

A 70-year-old male who is recovering from a stroke exhibits signs of unilateral neglect. Which behavior is suggestive of unilateral neglect?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Unilateral neglect involves ignoring one side, such as shaving only one side of the face.

Question 5 of 5

At the 6-week check-up, the mother asks when she can expect the baby to sleep all night. The nurse should tell the mother that most infants begin to sleep all night by age:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Most infants begin to sleep through the night by 3-4 months as their sleep patterns mature.

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