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Question 1 of 5

The nurse assessing a newborn with physiologic jaundice knows that physiologic jaundice is caused by:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Physiologic jaundice results from an immature liver's inability to conjugate bilirubin efficiently. Other options are unrelated to physiologic jaundice.

Extract:

A 32-year-old multipara is seen in the prenatal clinic. The nurse notes she is in her fifth month of pregnancy and has a weight gain of 14 pounds. The history indicates that prenatally the client was of average height and weight.


Question 2 of 5

The nurse should advise the client that

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) excessive weight gain is >6.6 lb (3 kg)/month (2) inadequate weight gain is <2.2 lb (1 kg)/month (3) correct-weight gain 2-5 lb (2.5 kg) first trimester, 0.66-1.1 lb (0.5 kg) weekly in second and third trimester (4) not substantiated by information presented in question

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Question 3 of 5

The nurse is performing a sterile dressing change. Which action is essential?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Wearing sterile gloves maintains a sterile field, essential for preventing infection during a sterile dressing change.

Question 4 of 5

Which instruction should be given to the client taking alendronate sodium (Fosamax)?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Alendronate sodium is a drug used to treat osteoporosis. The drug causes gastric reflux, so the client should remain upright for 30 minutes after taking it and take it with only water. Taking it before arising or with estrogen is incorrect, and forcing fluids is not necessary.

Question 5 of 5

The school nurse conducts a class on childcare at the local high school. During the class, one of the participants asks the nurse what age is best to start toilet training a child. Which of the following is the BEST response by the nurse?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: by 24 months may be able to achieve daytime bladder control

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