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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is caring for a patient with suspected diverticulitis. The nurse would be most prudent in questioning which of the following diagnostic tests?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A barium enema is contraindicated in acute diverticulitis due to the risk of perforation and peritonitis.

Question 2 of 5

A client is admitted to the emergency room with partial-thickness burns to his right arm and full-thickness burns to his trunk. According to the Rule of Nines, the nurse calculates that the total body surface area (TBSA) involved is:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Per the Rule of Nines, the right arm is 9% and the trunk (anterior and posterior) is 36%; assuming only the anterior trunk is affected (18%), the total TBSA is 27%, but 35% is the closest reasonable estimate for partial and full-thickness burns.

Question 3 of 5

Which action by the novice nurse indicates a need for further teaching?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failing to wear gloves violates infection control standards.

Question 4 of 5

An infant who weighs 8 pounds at birth would be expected to weigh how many pounds at 1 year?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Infants typically triple their birth weight by 1 year; 8 pounds x 3 = 24 pounds.

Question 5 of 5

All of the following clients are at an increased risk for aspiration pneumonia EXCEPT

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Aspiration pneumonia risk is high with nasogastric feeding, mechanical ventilation, and dysphagia due to potential airway entry of material.
Total parenteral nutrition (IV) bypasses the airway, reducing aspiration risk.

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