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Question 1 of 5

A teenage girl is brought to the outpatient psychiatric clinic for treatment of anxiety and depression. How should the nurse best evaluate the client's risk for suicide?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Directly asking about suicidal thoughts or plans is the most effective way to assess suicide risk, as it encourages open communication and identifies intent.

Question 2 of 5

Which nurse should not be assigned to care for the client with a radium implant for vaginal cancer?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Pregnant nurses should avoid caring for clients with radium implants due to the risk of radiation exposure to the fetus.

Question 3 of 5

The transverse plane

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The transverse plane divides the body horizontally into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) sections.

Question 4 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 5 of 5

The client is admitted with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Blood gases reveal pH 7.36, CO2 45, O2 84, bicarb 28. The nurse would assess the client to be in:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Normal pH with elevated CO2 and bicarbonate indicates compensated respiratory acidosis, typical in COPD.

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