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Question 1 of 5

The nurse knows that the mother understands the dietary instructions for her toddler who has iron deficiency anemia when the mother selects which foods?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Ground beef and broccoli are iron-rich, and orange juice (vitamin
C) enhances iron absorption, ideal for iron deficiency anemia. Milk-heavy diets can inhibit iron absorption.

Question 2 of 5

The client is scheduled for a glucose tolerance test. Place in ordered response the correct sequence for performance of this test.

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

Rationale: When placing in chronological order, the nurse should: tell the client to increase the amount of carbohydrates for three days prior to the exam; instruct the client to remain NPO after midnight the day of the exam; obtain a fasting blood glucose level; instruct the client to drink a 75 gm glucose solution; and obtain a two-hour post-prandial glucose level. The candidate is asked to place answers in a logical sequence. Think about the natural order of the question.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is performing a neurological assessment on a client post right cerebral vascular accident (CVA). Which finding, if observed by the nurse, would warrant immediate attention?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Decrease in level of consciousness. A further decrease in the level of consciousness would be indicative of a further progression of the CVA.

Question 4 of 5

A client is admitted for treatment of hypoparathyroidism. Based on the client's diagnosis, the nurse would anticipate an order for:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The parathyroid is responsible for calcium and phosphorus absorption. Clients with hypoparathyroidism have hypocalcemia. Answers A, B, and D are not associated with hypoparathyroidism; therefore, they are incorrect.

Question 5 of 5

A father suspected of child abuse tells the nurse, 'I shouldn't have grabbed him so hard. I had a really bad day at work and got all stressed out. The kid just wouldn't listen to me.' The defense mechanism used by the father is:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Displacement involves redirecting emotions (stress from work) onto a less threatening target (child). Projection, undoing, and compensation do not apply.

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