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Question 1 of 5

The nurse administered an intramuscular injection to an adult. How should the nurse dispose of the needle and syringe?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Immediately placing the needle and syringe in a sharps container prevents needlestick injuries. Recapping or separating risks exposure, and cutting is unsafe.

Question 2 of 5

Which client is at highest risk for developing a pressure ulcer?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: 75 year-old with left sided paresthesia who is incontinent of urine and stool. Risk factors for pressure ulcers include: immobility, absence of sensation, decreased LOC, poor nutrition and hydration, skin moisture, incontinence, increased age, decreased immune response. This client has the greatest number of risk factors.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse assesses a client who gave birth 24 hours earlier. Which of the following findings reveals the need for further evaluation?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: During the early postpartum period, lochia rubra should be moderate to significant. Scant lochia rubra suggests that large clots are blocking the lochial flow. After delivery, vasomotor changes may cause a shaking chill. Thirst, fatigue, and a temperature of up to 100.4°F (38°
C) also are common at 24 hours postpartum.

Extract:

The physician has ordered IV replacement of potassium for a patient with severe hypokalemia.


Question 4 of 5

The nurse would administer the IV potassium

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Potassium is diluted and infused slowly to prevent cardiac arrhythmias.

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Question 5 of 5

A client with Anemia has been prescribed liquid iron. Which would the nurse expect to be included in the teaching plan?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Liquid iron should be administered through a straw to prevent dental staining. Answers B, C, and D are not correct instructions for taking liquid iron, so they are incorrect.

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