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Question 1 of 5

If a client weighs 132 lb and has a caloric requirement of 28 calories per kg of body weight per day, what is the number of calories that the client needs each day to maintain body weight? Record your answer using a whole number.

Correct Answer: 1680

Rationale: Weight = 132 lb/ 2.2 = 60 kg. Calories = 60 kg X 28 cal/kg = 1,680 calories/day.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is preparing to teach a client about phenytoin sodium (Dilantin). Which fact would be most important to teach the client regarding why the drug should not be stopped suddenly?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Abruptly stopping phenytoin can precipitate status epilepticus, a life-threatening condition, due to loss of seizure control.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of glaucoma about eye drop administration. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: applying pressure to the inner canthus (nasolacrimal occlusion) prevents systemic absorption of the medication

Question 4 of 5

Each staff person has an individual password that allows access to electronic health records. Under which of the following circumstances should a nurse allow another staff person to use his/her password?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Passwords must not be shared (
D) to protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA. Sharing with a physician (
A), nurse (
B), or supervisor (
C) is unauthorized.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with leukemia who has received the drug (daunorubicin) Cerubidine. Which of the following common side effects would cause the most concern?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Daunorubicin is known for cardiotoxicity, which can lead to heart failure and is life-threatening, making it the most concerning side effect. Nausea, vomiting, and alopecia are common but less severe.

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