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Question 1 of 5

As the nurse assesses a male adolescent with chlamydia, the nurse determines that a sign of chlamydia is:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: An enlarged penis is not a sign of chlamydia. Secondary lymphadenitis is a complication of lymphogranuloma venereum. Untreated chlamydial infection can spread from the urethra, causing epididymitis, which presents as a tender, scrotal swelling. Hepatomegaly is not a complication.

Question 2 of 5

A client who is gravida 1 para 1 vaginally delivered a 7-lb girl. She received a midline episiotomy at delivery. When assessing the level of her uterus immediately following delivery, the nurse would expect the fundus to be located:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Within 12 hours of delivery, the fundus of the uterus rises to, or slightly above or below, the umbilicus. Fundal height generally decreases 1 fingerbreadth, or 1 cm/day. The uterus descends into the pelvic cavity at approximately 10-12 postpartal days and can no longer be palpated abdominally. Within 12 hours of delivery, the fundus of the uterus rises to, or slightly above or below, the umbilicus. Fundal height generally decreases 1 fingerbreadth, or 1 cm/day. An enlarged uterus may indicate subinvolution or postpartal hemorrhage. Immediately following delivery, the uterus lies midline, about midway between the umbilicus and the symphysis pubis.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is teaching a mother regarding treatment for pediculosis capitis. Which information should be given to the mother?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Washing bed linens in hot water kills lice and prevents reinfestation in pediculosis capitis (head lice). Treatment is safe for children does not require a year of therapy and is topical not intravenous.

Question 4 of 5

A post-operative client has an order for Demerol (meperidine) 75 mg and Phenergan (promethazine) 25 mg IM every 3-4 hours as needed for pain. The combination of the two medications produces a/an:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Meperidine (opioid) and promethazine (antihistamine) together produce a synergistic effect, enhancing pain relief and sedation. Promethazine potentiates meperidine’s effects.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse enters the room of a client on which a 'do not resuscitate' order has been written and discovers that she is not breathing. Once the husband realizes what has occurred he yells, 'please save her!' The nurse's action would be:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: (A, B,
C) The last request from the husband overrides the decision not to initiate resuscitation efforts. The nurse should begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation unless a living will and durable power of attorney are in force. In the meantime, the nurse should talk with the husband and notify the doctor.

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