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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is observing a client with an obsessive-compulsive disorder in an inpatient setting. Which behavior is consistent with this diagnosis?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Behaviors that are repeated are symptomatic of obsessive-compulsive disorders. These behaviors, performed to reduce feelings of anxiety, often interfere with normal function and employment.

Question 2 of 5

A 1-year-old boy is hospitalized for a fractured femur. There is a PRN order for pain medication. What is the best way to assess the child for pain?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A 1-year-old cannot verbalize pain; observing behavior (e.g., crying, guarding) is the most reliable pain assessment method.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is providing dietary teaching for an elderly client living on fixed income. Which food choices would provide the client with needed nutrients and be cost effective?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Spinach, dried beans, and tomatoes are nutrient-rich (vitamins, protein, fiber) and cost-effective. Bacon , ham , and beef/cheese/milk are more expensive and less balanced.

Question 4 of 5

While teaching the family of a child who will take phenytoin (Dilantin) regularly for seizure control, it is most important for the nurse to teach them about which of the following actions?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Swollen and tender gums occur often with use of phenytoin. Good oral hygiene and regular visits to the dentist should be emphasized.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse discovers a cyanotic newborn with excessive frothy mucus in the mouth. What should be the nurse’s first action?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Suctioning the mouth (
D) clears mucus, addressing potential airway obstruction causing cyanosis. Oxygen (
A), auscultation (
B), and positioning (
C) are secondary until the airway is clear.

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