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Laboratory Results
Glucose - Fasting
70–110 mg/dL
(3.9–6.1 mmol/L) 650 mg/dL
(36.1 mmol/L)


Question 1 of 5

A nurse is caring for 4 clients. Which prescription by the health care provider would the nurse question and seek further clarification before administering?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: 0.45% saline is appropriate for gastroenteritis to replace fluids. 0.9% saline bolus treats anaphylactic shock. Mannitol reduces intracranial pressure. A 1000 mL bolus for DKA is excessive; smaller boluses (e.g., 250-500 mL) are safer to avoid fluid overload.

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Question 2 of 5

Which statement made by a nurse about the goal of total quality management or continuous quality improvement in a health care setting is correct?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Improvement of the processes in a proactive, preventive mode is paramount.
Total quality management and continuous quality improvement have a major goal of identifying ways to do the right thing at the right time in the right way by proactive problem-solving.

Question 3 of 5

A client is taking lithium for management of bipolar I disorder. The client's most recent serum lithium level is 0.8 mEq/L (0.8 mmol/L). Based on this result, what prescription does the nurse anticipate receiving from the health care provider?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A lithium level of 0.8 mEq/L is low (therapeutic range: 1.0-1.5 mEq/L for acute mania). Increasing the dose is likely to achieve therapeutic levels.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who has a small piece of wood penetrating the right eye. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Stabilizing the object prevents further damage until surgical removal. Flushing , removing , or applying ointment risks worsening the injury.

Question 5 of 5

A hospitalized client with thyrotoxicosis receives atenolol 50 mg PO daily. Which statement by the nurse accurately reinforces the client's understanding of this medication's purpose?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Atenolol is a beta-blocker that controls hyperthyroidism symptoms like tachycardia. It is not iodine-based , radioactive , or an antithyroid drug .

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