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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is giving home care to an older adult. The client says to the nurse, 'I wonder if I have cataracts. My mother went blind from cataracts you know.' Which additional comment the client makes would make the nurse suspect that he might have cataracts?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Night driving difficulty is a classic cataract symptom due to lens clouding causing glare and reduced contrast, unlike hyperopia, eye color changes, or photophobia.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse observes a woman in the first stage of labor and encourages her to push before the cervix is fully dilated. The nurse's action could primarily lead to

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The weight of the uterus can put pressure on the vena cava and aorta when a pregnant woman is flat on her back causing supine hypotension. Turning the woman to the side reduces this pressure and relieves postural hypotension.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is preparing to administer insulin to a client with type 1 diabetes. The client is prescribed 10 units of regular insulin and 20 units of NPH insulin. The nurse should

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: When mixing regular and NPH insulin, draw up regular (clear) insulin first to prevent contamination with NPH (cloudy). Mixing in one syringe (not separate,
C) is standard, and a 1:1 ratio (
D) is incorrect as doses are specific (10:20 units).

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A patient walked in an extremely busy emergency room. While waiting for his turn to been seen by the nurse, he suddenly became very aggressive and was demanding to see a doctor. He came forward to the nurse in a threatening stance.


Question 4 of 5

Which of the following actions made by the nurse promotes her safety?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Creating a safe distance prioritizes the nurse's safety in a threatening situation.

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Question 5 of 5

A nurse is caring for a patient with a tracheostomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent complications?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Keeping the cuff inflated maintains airway patency and prevents aspiration, but pressure must be monitored to avoid tracheal damage. Routine suctioning, hydrogen peroxide, and daily tie changes are not standard.

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