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Question 1 of 5

After a recent outbreak of varicella in an elementary school, the practical nurse is assisting with the development of an informative letter to parents. Which of the following instructions are appropriate to include? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E

Rationale: Calamine lotion (
A) relieves itching, short nails (
B) and mittens (E) prevent scratching, vaccinations (
C) protect against future infection, and isolation until crusted (
D) prevents transmission. All are appropriate.

Question 2 of 5

A woman in her third trimester complains of severe heartburn. What is appropriate teaching by the nurse to help the woman alleviate these symptoms?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Sleep with head propped on several pillows. Heartburn is a burning sensation caused by regurgitation of gastric contents. It is best relieved by sleeping position, eating small meals, and not eating before bedtime.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse should recognize that physical dependence is accompanied by what findings when alcohol consumption is first reduced or ended?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Withdrawal. Early withdrawal symptoms, including nausea and tremor, appear within hours of reducing alcohol intake.

Question 4 of 5

A client with emphysema comes for a routine follow-up visit. The nurse assisting with the initial assessment knows that which manifestations are characteristic of emphysema? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,C,D

Rationale: Emphysema causes air trapping, leading to barrel chest (
A), reduced exercise capacity (
C), and diminished breath sounds (
D). Crackles (
B) suggest fluid, and sputum (E) is more typical of chronic bronchitis.

Question 5 of 5

Spinal headaches are a common occurrence following spinal anesthesia. Which of the following nursing interventions can help prevent a spinal headache?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Increasing fluid intake helps maintain cerebrospinal fluid pressure, reducing the risk of spinal headaches post-spinal anesthesia.

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