NCLEX-RN
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Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for an adult who had an appendectomy 6 hours ago. Which intervention would the nurse expect to perform to promote rest and sleep? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B, C, D
Rationale: Ambien, a cool room, and fresh linens promote rest. A heavy meal may disrupt sleep post-surgery.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching the mother of a newborn to care for the umbilical cord. What should the nurse advise the mother to do if the cord becomes soiled with urine or feces?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Washing with mild soap and water, rinsing, and drying (
C) cleans the umbilical cord safely without irritation. Alcohol (
A) and povidone-iodine (
D) may be too harsh, and a dry cloth (
B) is ineffective.
Question 3 of 5
The physician prescribes regular insulin, 5 units subcutaneous. Regular insulin begins to exert an effect:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Regular insulin has an onset of 30-60 minutes when given subcutaneously.
Question 4 of 5
A 23-year-old woman at 32-weeks gestation is seen in the outpatient clinic. Which of the following findings, if assessed by the nurse, would indicate a possible complication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: abnormal finding, could indicate gestational diabetes (GDM), hazard of placental insufficiency
Question 5 of 5
A client's wife states that her elderly husband has begun to slightly slur his words and drop word endings, he has become increasingly withdrawn socially, and he is irritable, accusing her of talking behind his back and whispering at him. The nurse suspects that the client should be initially evaluated for which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Slurred speech, social withdrawal, and irritability with accusations of whispering suggest hearing loss (
C), which can cause communication difficulties and paranoia. Depression (
A), Alzheimer's (
B), and stroke (
D) are less likely to present with this specific combination.