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Question 1 of 5

Physician's orders for a client with acute pancreatitis include the following: strict NPO and nasogastric tube to low intermittent suction. The nurse recognizes that witholding oral intake will:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Withholding oral intake (NPO) reduces stimulation of the pancreas, thereby decreasing the secretion of pancreatic enzymes that can exacerbate pancreatitis.

Question 2 of 5

Along with traditional therapy, a client asks the nurse about alternative therapies for chronic pain. Which could the nurse provide to the client?

Correct Answer: A, B, C, D

Rationale: Yoga, acupuncture, music therapy, and hypnosis are all recognized alternative therapies for managing chronic pain, complementing traditional treatments.

Question 3 of 5

A public health nurse is preparing an educational handout about rubella, commonly known as measles. All of the following statements should be included in the informational handout EXCEPT

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Rubella’s incubation period is 12-23 days, not 3-7 days. It spreads via respiratory droplets (coughing/sneezing), not skin-to-skin. Symptoms include fever and rash, but runny nose and cough are more typical of measles.

Question 4 of 5

A client has been instructed in the application and use of anti-embolic compression stockings. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for more teaching? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,B,D

Rationale: Rolling the top down (
A) can impede circulation, removing stockings every 1-2 days (
B) is too infrequent (should be every 8 hours), and baby powder (
D) can cause skin irritation. Turning the stocking inside out (
C) and preventing clots (E) are correct.

Question 5 of 5

A neonatal nurse assesses a premature newborn baby using the Apgar score. All of the following assessments are given a score EXCEPT

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The Apgar score evaluates appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, and respiration. Rooting (a feeding reflex) is not part of the Apgar assessment.

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