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Question 1 of 5

An adolescent client is admitted in respiratory alkalosis following aspirin overdose. The nurse recognizes that this imbalance was caused by

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Tachypnea. Stimulation of respiratory center leads to hyperventilation, thus decreasing CO2 levels which causes respiratory alkalosis.

Question 2 of 5

In addition to disturbances in mental awareness and orientation, a client with cognitive impairment is also likely to show loss of ability in

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Learning, creativity, and judgment. Cognitive impairments are due to physiological processes that affect memory and other higher-level cognitive processes.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who had a nephrectomy 6 hours ago. The client should be assigned to a semiprivate room with a client who has

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The client with cellulitis and loose stools is least likely to pose an infection risk to the post-nephrectomy client, who is at risk for infection due to recent surgery. Other options involve conditions with higher infection risks or bleeding concerns.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following musical instruments is best for a teen with asthma?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The guitar does not require breath control, making it suitable for a teen with asthma, unlike wind instruments like the clarinet.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with detoxification from alcohol. Which medication is used in the treatment of alcohol withdrawal?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Ativan (lorazepam), a benzodiazepine, is used to manage alcohol withdrawal symptoms like seizures and agitation. Antabuse deters drinking, flumazenil reverses benzodiazepines, and methadone treats opioid withdrawal.

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