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Question 1 of 5

Home-care instructions for the child following a cardiac catheterization should include:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A small bruise may develop around the insertion site and is not a reason for alarm. It is best to keep the child out of the bathtub until the sutures are removed. Acetaminophen, not aspirin, is the drug of choice if there is pain at the insertion site. The insertion site should be kept clean and dry and open to air.

Question 2 of 5

At 32 weeks' gestation, a client is scheduled for a fetal activity test (nonstress test). She calls the clinic and asks the RN, 'How do I prepare for the test I am scheduled for?' The RN will most likely inform her of the following instructions to help prepare her for the test:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Any maternal activity can interfere with the results of the nonstress test, as movement may affect fetal heart rate tracings.

Question 3 of 5

The surgical nurse is preparing a patient for surgery on the lower abdomen. In which position would the nurse most likely place the client for surgery on this area?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The lithotomy position is used for lower abdominal surgeries (e.g., gynecologic procedures) to provide access to the pelvic area. Sim's (
B) is for rectal exams, prone (
C) for back surgeries, and Trendelenburg (
D) for shock or upper abdominal access.

Question 4 of 5

The home care nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client with deficiencies in folic acid. Which foods will increase the clients' folic acid level?

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Correct Answer: A, B, D

Rationale: Folic acid-rich foods include broccoli (
A), cabbage (
B), and dried fruit (
D). Chicken (
C), white bread (E), and milk (F) are low in folate.

Question 5 of 5

The first action that the nurse should take if she finds the client has an O2 saturation of 68% is:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: An O2 saturation of 68% indicates severe hypoxemia requiring immediate oxygen administration (e.g. via mask) to restore oxygenation. Elevating the head rechecking later or assessing heart rate are secondary to correcting hypoxia.

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