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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with marked clubbing of the fingers and toes. The nurse understands which to be true regarding clubbing? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,C,E,F

Rationale: Clubbing is permanent, associated with sickle cell disease, right-sided heart failure, and congenital heart defects due to chronic hypoxia. Dialysis and acute oxygen deprivation are not typical causes.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is assessing a 6-year-old following a tonsillectomy. Which one of the following signs is an early indication of hemorrhage?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Drooling of bright red secretions indicates active bleeding, a critical sign of post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage requiring immediate attention.

Question 3 of 5

A 2-year-old is admitted for repair of a fractured femur and is placed in Bryant's traction. Which finding by the nurse indicates that the traction is working properly?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: In Bryant's traction, the buttocks should be slightly elevated (15° off the bed) to ensure proper alignment.

Question 4 of 5

A diabetic multigravida is scheduled for an amniocentesis at 32 weeks gestation to determine the L/S ratio and phosphatidyl glycerol level. The L/S ratio is 1:1 and the presence of phosphatidylglycerol is noted. The nurse's assessment of this data is:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: An L/S ratio of 1:1 indicates immature fetal lungs, increasing the risk of respiratory distress syndrome, despite the presence of phosphatidylglycerol.

Question 5 of 5

A client with pancreatic cancer has an infusion of TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition). The doctor has ordered for sliding-scale insulin. The most likely explanation for this order is:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: TPN is a high-glucose solution, often causing hyperglycemia, necessitating sliding-scale insulin to manage blood glucose levels.

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