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Question 1 of 5

A pediatric client is admitted to the hospital for treatment of diarrhea caused by an infection with salmonella. Which of the following most likely contributed to the child's illness?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Turtles are common carriers of Salmonella, which can be transmitted to children through handling, leading to gastrointestinal infection.

Question 2 of 5

A client in ICU is being closely monitored after a fall. The nurse notices a slight increase in intracranial pressure (ICP). The nurse should intervene by

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Turning and repositioning the patient helps reduce ICP by promoting venous drainage. Elevating the head to 30-45 degrees (not 90) is appropriate; excessive suctioning or oxygen changes may not address ICP directly.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client in the clinic who takes captopril and ramipril for hypertension. The health care provider renews the client's prescriptions and leaves the room. Which comment by the client would prompt the nurse to notify the health care provider immediately?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Captopril and ramipril (ACE inhibitors) are contraindicated in pregnancy due to fetal harm, requiring immediate provider notification.

Question 4 of 5

An elderly client's wife tells a nurse she is concerned because her husband insists on talking about past events. The nurse assesses the client and finds him alert, oriented, and responsive to questions. Which statement should the nurse make to the client's wife?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Reflecting on past events is a normal part of aging, especially in older adults, and this response reassures the wife while providing accurate information.

Question 5 of 5

A client with COPD must have the arterial blood gas (ABG) test and asks the nurse to explain the purpose of the test. Which of the following information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,B,D

Rationale: ABGs measure CO2, O2, and pH (
A), evaluate treatment efficacy (
B), and guide oxygen therapy (
D). Anemia (
C) is assessed via hemoglobin, not ABGs.

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