NCLEX-RN
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Question 1 of 5
Cystic fibrosis is an exocrine disorder that affects several systems of the body. The earliest sign associated with a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Meconium ileus, a bowel obstruction at birth, is often the earliest sign of cystic fibrosis in newborns.
Question 2 of 5
Cystic fibrosis is an exocrine disorder that affects several systems of the body. The earliest sign associated with a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Meconium ileus, a bowel obstruction at birth, is often the earliest sign of cystic fibrosis in newborns.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is performing an initial assessment of a newborn Caucasian male delivered at 32 weeks gestation. The nurse can expect to find the presence of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Head lag is expected in a preterm newborn at 32 weeks due to underdeveloped neck muscle strength.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative day 3 following a bowel resection. The client reports sudden, severe abdominal pain and distention. Which of the following actions should the nurse take FIRST?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: sudden, severe abdominal pain and distention may indicate a complication such as an anastomotic leak, requiring immediate physician notification
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching the mother of an infant with eczema. Which of the following instructions should be included in the nurse's teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cutting nails regularly prevents scratching, which can worsen eczema and lead to infections in affected skin areas.