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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is discharging a client with a prescription of eyedrops.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Administering a second eyedrop immediately (
B) prevents absorption of the first, indicating a need for teaching (wait 5–10 minutes). Shaking (
A), hand washing (
C), and proper instillation (
D) are correct.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is planning room assignments for the day. Which client should be assigned to a private room if only one is available?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) requires contact precautions and a private room to prevent transmission. Diabetes pancreatitis and Addison’s disease do not require isolation unless other infectious conditions are present.

Question 3 of 5

A client with a history of polycystic kidney disease has an order for an indwelling catheter. The nurse should give priority to:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Sterile technique during catheter insertion is critical in polycystic kidney disease to prevent urinary tract infections, which can worsen renal function. Bag position and clamping are secondary.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is teaching a client how to perform monthly testicular self-examination (TSE) and states that it is best to perform the procedure right after showering. This statement is made by the nurse based on the knowledge that:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Nudity is not a trigger for reminding males to perform TSE. Testicles become more firm when exposed to cool temperatures, but not large and bulky. The testicles will be lower and more easily palpated with warmer temperatures. A protective mechanism of the body to protect sperm production is for the scrotum to pull closer to the body when exposed to cooler temperatures. The examination should not be painful.

Question 5 of 5

A 30-year-old client has a history of several recent traumatic experiences. She presents at the physician's office with a complaint of blindness. Physical exam and diagnostic testing reveal no organic cause. The nurse recognizes this as:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Conversion disorder involves sensory or motor symptoms, like blindness, without an organic cause, often linked to psychological stress.

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