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Question 1 of 5

The client is admitted for a bronchoscopy this morning. Which question is essential for the nurse to ask the client?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Bronchoscopy requires NPO status to prevent aspiration; confirming last intake is essential. Laxatives, procedure knowledge, or sedation history are secondary.

Question 2 of 5

The home health nurse is providing long-term care to several clients. Which are examples of inappropriately crossing professional boundaries? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,D,E

Rationale: Accepting expensive gifts (
A), soliciting investments (
D), and socializing with alcohol (E) violate professional boundaries. Offering to pray (
B) is acceptable if client-initiated, and a sympathy card (
C) is appropriate.

Question 3 of 5

A client with a fractured hip asks the nurse about activity after discharge. The nurse should explain to the client that she should refrain from which of the following activities?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Crossing legs at the knee can cause hip adduction, risking dislocation in a fractured hip. Other activities are generally safe with proper precautions.

Question 4 of 5

A 4-year-old admitted with Wilms tumor is scheduled for a right nephrectomy in the morning. Which nursing action is a priority pre-operatively?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Avoiding abdominal palpation (
D) prevents tumor rupture in Wilms tumor, a critical pre-operative priority. Emotional assessment (
A), lung sounds (
B), and BP monitoring (
C) are important but secondary.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is collecting data from a client with primary adrenal insufficiency (Addison disease). Which of the following findings is consistent with the condition?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Bronze skin pigmentation (
A) is a hallmark of Addison disease due to increased ACTH stimulating melanocytes. Increased hair (
B) and supraclavicular fat pad (
D) are associated with Cushing syndrome, while striae (
C) are nonspecific but not typical of Addison disease.

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