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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is making assignments for the day. Which client should be assigned to the pregnant nurse?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Iridium seeds emit low-level, localized radiation, posing minimal risk to a pregnant nurse.

Question 2 of 5

A client with end-stage renal failure receives hemodialysis via an arteriovenous fistula (AV) placed in the right arm. When caring for the client, the nurse should:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Auscultating for a bruit confirms AV fistula patency, which is critical for hemodialysis.

Question 3 of 5

A newborn diagnosed with bilateral choanal atresia is scheduled for surgery soon after delivery. The nurse recognizes the immediate need for surgery because the newborn:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Bilateral choanal atresia blocks the nasal passages, preventing nasal breathing, which is critical for newborns who are obligate nose breathers.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse recognizes all of the following as common physical characteristics of a child with Down syndrome EXCEPT

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Down syndrome features include small, low-set ears, downward slanting eyes, and hyperflexibility. An enlarged tongue (macroglossia) is less common or not a hallmark feature.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse caring for a client with a head injury would recognize which assessment finding as the most indicative of increased ICP?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Papilledema (optic disc swelling) is a specific sign of increased ICP due to pressure on the optic nerve. Nausea, headache, and dizziness are less specific.

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