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Question 1 of 5

The nurse observes a client crying quietly. She has just experienced a spontaneous abortion at nine weeks' gestation. An appropriate response by the nurse would be:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: This response is nontherapeutic because it belittles the client's response and gives a meaningless rationalization. This response acknowledges the client's feelings and demonstrates the therapeutic offering of self by the nurse. This response is nontherapeutic because it does not focus on the client's feelings and offers false reassurance. This response is nontherapeutic because it belittles the client's feelings and offers her advice.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with a history of a stroke who has expressive aphasia. The nurse should:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Expressive aphasia impairs speech production. A whiteboard facilitates communication. Simple sentences help, but writing aids are critical, and loud speech or limiting interaction is unhelpful.

Question 3 of 5

Which situation would be reportable to the state board of nursing?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: An incorrect narcotic count for three days suggests potential diversion or mismanagement of controlled substances a serious issue reportable to the state board of nursing. The other situations are administrative or safety issues but not typically reportable to the board.

Question 4 of 5

A newborn weighed seven pounds at birth. At six months of age, the infant could be expected to weigh:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Infants typically double their birth weight by 6 months. A 7-pound newborn would weigh approximately 14 pounds at 6 months. The other weights are excessive or unrealistic.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is educating a group of caregivers about the West Nile virus. A participant asks, 'How can you get the West Nile virus?' The nurse explains that the virus can be transmitted by which source(s)?

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Correct Answer: A, B, C

Rationale: West Nile virus is transmitted by mosquitoes (
A), blood transfusions (
B), and organ transplants (
C). Birds (
D) and horses (E) are hosts but not direct vectors to humans.

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