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Question 1 of 5

A patient is admitted to the surgical unit with a diagnosis of rule out intestinal obstruction. The nurse is preparing to insert a Salem sump NG tube as ordered. In which of the following positions would it be BEST for the nurse to place this patient during the procedure?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: facilitates swallowing and movement of tube through GI tract

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client admitted to labor and delivery. The nurse is aware that the infant is in distress if she notes:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Absent variability on the fetal monitor indicates fetal distress, suggesting compromised oxygenation.

Question 3 of 5

A 6-month-old is hospitalized with symptoms of botulism. What aspect of the infant's history is associated with Clostridium botulinum infection?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Honey can contain Clostridium botulinum spores, which are a common cause of infant botulism in children under 12 months, as their digestive systems cannot eliminate the spores.

Question 4 of 5

A client in the ICU is given procainamide HCl (Pronestyl) slowly IV push. The nurse should withhold the next dose of this medication and notify the physician if which of the following is observed on the cardiac monitor?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: prolongation of the QT interval is a side effect that can lead to torsades de pointes, a life-threatening arrhythmia

Question 5 of 5

The client is admitted following cast application for a fractured ulna. Which finding should be reported to the doctor?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Paresthesia of the fingers suggests possible nerve compression or compartment syndrome, which requires immediate reporting to the doctor.

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