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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative day 1 after a total hysterectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report immediately?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A temperature of 100.8°F suggests infection, a serious post-hysterectomy complication. Options A, C, and D are normal.

Question 2 of 5

Which information should be given to a client taking Dilantin (phenytoin)?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Phenytoin can cause gingival hyperplasia, necessitating more frequent dental visits for gum care.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is stuck in the hand by an exposed used hypodermic needle. What immediate action should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The immediate action of vigorously washing will help remove possible contamination.
Then the sequence would be to notify the supervisor, look up the policy, and contact employee health services.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative day 1 after a thyroidectomy. Which of the following actions is the PRIORITY?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Monitoring for neck swelling is the priority to detect hematoma, a life-threatening complication post-thyroidectomy that can cause airway obstruction. Options B, C, and D are important but secondary: pain management, respiratory exercises, and incision checks follow airway safety.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse admits a 3 week-old infant to the special care nursery with a diagnosis of bronchopulmonary dysplasia. As the nurse reviews the birth history, which data would be most consistent with this diagnosis?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The infant received mechanical ventilation for 2 weeks. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia is often caused by prolonged mechanical ventilation.

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