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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is teaching a smoking cessation class and notices there are 2 pregnant women in the group. Which information is a priority for these women?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: There is a relationship between smoking and low birth weight. Smoking reduces placental blood flow, contributing to fetal hypoxia and low birth weight.

Question 2 of 5

A 14 month-old had cleft palate surgical repair several days ago. The parents ask the nurse about feedings after discharge. Which lunch is the best example of an appropriate meal?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Soup, blenderized soft foods, ice cream, milk. In a child with cleft palate repair, parents should prepare soft foods and avoid those with particles that might traumatize the surgical site.

Question 3 of 5

A Hispanic client confides in the nurse that she is concerned that staff may give her newborn the 'evil eye.' The nurse should communicate to other personnel that the appropriate approach is to

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: In many cultures, an 'evil eye' is cast when looking at a person without touching him. Thus, the spell is broken by touching while looking or assessing.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is drawing blood from a client's peripheral vein for laboratory specimens. Which of the following are correct nursing actions? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,C

Rationale: A tourniquet left on too long (
A) can cause hemoconcentration, so it should be removed after 1 minute. Pulsating blood (
C) indicates arterial puncture, requiring immediate needle withdrawal and pressure to prevent hematoma. Wet alcohol (
B) can cause hemolysis, and the ventral wrist (
D) is a risky site due to nerves and arteries. Vigorous shaking (E) damages blood cells, so gentle inversion is preferred.

Question 5 of 5

After a recent outbreak of varicella in an elementary school, the practical nurse is assisting with the development of an informative letter to parents. Which of the following instructions are appropriate to include? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E

Rationale: Calamine lotion (
A) relieves itching, short nails (
B) and mittens (E) prevent scratching, vaccinations (
C) protect against future infection, and isolation until crusted (
D) prevents transmission. All are appropriate.

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