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Question 1 of 5

An adult has been taking captopril (Capoten) for hypertension. The client tells the nurse that he has a dry cough and sometimes gets dizzy when he stands up. What conclusions should the nurse make regarding this client?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Dry cough and orthostatic hypotension are common ACE inhibitor side effects; slow position changes mitigate dizziness, and cough may require evaluation.

Question 2 of 5

The practical nurse (PN) is assisting with a client who is undergoing labor induction with misoprostol. The PN notes late decelerations and minimal variability on the fetal heart rate monitor. After notifying the registered nurse, what should the PN do first?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Repositioning to a side-lying position (
D) improves placental perfusion, addressing late decelerations. Oxygen (
A) may follow, but repositioning is first. Perineal exam (
B) and palpation (
C) are less urgent.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is teaching a group of parents about gross motor development of a 2-year old. According to the Denver Developmental Screening Test, which behavior is an example of the normal gross motor skill of a 2-year old?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Pulling a toy is a gross motor skill for a 2-year-old per the Denver Test. Copying a line and building a tower of eight blocks are fine motor skills. Broad jumping develops later.

Question 4 of 5

An adult is scheduled for a paracentesis. What should the nurse plan to do immediately before the procedure is started?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Emptying the bladder before paracentesis prevents accidental puncture of the bladder during needle insertion into the abdominal cavity. Water intake, bowel emptying, or sedation are not immediate pre-procedure priorities.

Question 5 of 5

A nursing advocate is one who:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Nurse advocates work with clients to provide information and assistance is decision-making. The decisions and care that occur from these decisions are based on the right of the client to self-determination.

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