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Question 1 of 5

An infant is born with facial abnormalities, growth retardation, mental retardation, and vision abnormalities. These abnormalities are probably caused by maternal:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: These symptoms are characteristic of fetal alcohol syndrome, caused by maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy, which affects fetal development.

Question 2 of 5

A client with a history of asthma reports increased wheezing. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Albuterol, a short-acting beta-agonist, is the first-line treatment for acute asthma exacerbations to relieve bronchospasm.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse caring for a child diagnosed with a patent ductus arteriosus should base planning on which fact concerning this disorder?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Patent ductus arteriosus is described as an artery that connects the aorta and the pulmonary artery during fetal life. It generally closes spontaneously within a few hours to several days after birth. It allows abnormal blood flow from the high-pressure aorta to the low-pressure pulmonary artery, resulting in a left-to-right shunt. The remaining options are not characteristics of this cardiac defect.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is assessing a client with suspected appendicitis. Which of the following findings supports this diagnosis?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Pain at McBurney's point (right lower quadrant) is a hallmark sign of appendicitis due to localized peritoneal irritation.

Question 5 of 5

A client with a history of heart failure is prescribed spironolactone (Aldactone). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following electrolyte imbalances?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Spironolactone, a potassium-sparing diuretic, can cause hyperkalemia, requiring close monitoring.

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