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Question 1 of 5

A nurse must teach a client how to do wound care and dressing changes prior to discharge. Which of the following are barriers to learning? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: B,C,F

Rationale: Barriers to learning include fear (
B), which can hinder concentration; illiteracy (
C), which affects understanding written instructions; and hearing impairment (F), which impedes verbal communication. Age 55 (
A), weakness (
D), and asking questions (E) are not barriers.

Question 2 of 5

A client has orders for placing a small-bore nasoenteric tube. Which finding in the health history would prompt the nurse to notify the prescriber before placing tube?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A basilar skull fracture is a contraindication for nasoenteric tube placement due to the risk of intracranial insertion. Other conditions are not absolute contraindications.

Question 3 of 5

When planning the care for a client after a posterior fossa (infratentorial) craniotomy, which action is contraindicated?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed can increase intracranial pressure in posterior fossa craniotomy clients due to disruption of cerebrospinal fluid flow, making it contraindicated.

Question 4 of 5

After several hospitalizations for respiratory ailments, a 6-month-old has been diagnosed as having HIV. The infant's respiratory ailments were most likely due to:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Pneumocystis carinii (now Pneumocystis jirovecii) is a common cause of pneumonia in HIV-infected infants.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is preparing the client for surgery. The pre-op medication includes atropine sulfate 0.4 mg, meperidine (Demerol HCl) 50 mg, and promethazine hydrochloride (Phenergan) 25 mg IM. Which action should the nurse do first?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Ensuring the surgical permit is signed is the priority to confirm informed consent before administering preoperative medications.

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