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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client admitted to the emergency room after a fall. X-rays reveal that the client has several fractured bones in the foot. Which treatment should the nurse anticipate for the fractured foot?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A plaster-of-Paris cast is typically used to stabilize foot fractures, ensuring proper alignment and healing.

Question 2 of 5

A client with osteomylitis has an order for a trough level to be done because he is taking Gentamycin. When should the nurse call the lab to obtain the trough level?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Trough levels measure the lowest drug concentration and are drawn just before a dose after steady-state, typically around the fourth dose for Gentamicin.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is assessing a client hospitalized with duodenal ulcer. Which finding should be reported to the doctor immediately?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A blood pressure of 82/60 and pulse of 120 indicate possible hypovolemic shock, likely due to gastrointestinal bleeding, which is a medical emergency requiring immediate reporting.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is working on a neurological unit. If the following events occur simultaneously, which would receive RN priority?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Sudden weakness in a client with a cerebral aneurysm suggests possible rupture or neurological deterioration, a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate attention.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is teaching the mother of a child with cystic fibrosis how to do chest percussion. The nurse should tell the mother to:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Cupped hands during chest percussion create a vibration that helps loosen mucus in cystic fibrosis without causing injury.

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