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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 comes to the emergency department with scalding burns covering his entire left arm, anterior and posterior surfaces. Using the rule of nines, how much total body surface area (TBSA) has been burned? Record your answer using a whole number.

Correct Answer: 18

Rationale: Rule of nines: Entire arm (anterior and posterior) = 9% per arm. Left arm burn = 9% X 2 surfaces = 18% TBSA.

Question 3 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 4 of 5

A client states that he takes five grains of aspirin daily, but the hospital issues aspirin in milligrams. How many milligrams are approximately equivalent to five grains of aspirin?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: One grain of aspirin is approximately 65 mg, so five grains = 5 X 65 = 325 mg (
C).

Question 5 of 5

A client has been diagnosed with pernicious anemia. What breakfast should the nurse suggest to increase dietary B12?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Pernicious anemia requires dietary B12 (found in eggs, meat, milk). Other options lack significant B12.

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