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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is administering an intermittent tube feeding to a client through a nasogastric tube. Which of the following positions is optimal for tube feedings?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed to 45° (
A) during tube feedings reduces the risk of aspiration and promotes digestion. A 90° elevation (
B) is excessive, 30° (
C) is insufficient, and a flat position (
D) increases aspiration risk.

Question 2 of 5

A client with myasthenia gravis is admitted in a cholinergic crisis. Signs of of cholinergic crisis include:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Cholinergic crisis, due to excessive acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, causes symptoms like constricted pupils and decreased blood pressure from parasympathetic overstimulation.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is caring for a 6-year-old client admitted with the diagnosis of conjunctivitis. Before administering eyedrops, the nurse should recognize that it is essential to consider which of the following?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Cleansing the eye removes exudate, ensuring effective administration of eyedrops for conjunctivitis.

Question 4 of 5

A labor and delivery nurse is assessing a newborn baby boy. Which finding would indicate possible microcephaly?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Microcephaly is defined by a head circumference significantly below normal (e.g., lowest 10th percentile), indicating potential brain development issues.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is teaching the parents of a client with iron deficiency anemia about administering a liquid oral iron supplement. Which statement by the parents indicates that teaching was successful?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Using a straw minimizes tooth staining from liquid iron. Iron is best absorbed on an empty stomach, and milk can decrease absorption.

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