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Question 1 of 5

The nurse prepares a 25-year-old woman for a cesarean section.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Preoperative medication for a cesarean section includes reduced amounts of narcotics to minimize respiratory depression in the newborn due to placental transfer. Sedatives and hypnotics are typically used in similar doses as in general surgery, and the overall dosage is not necessarily lower.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of propofol (Diprivan) for sedation. Which of the following findings should the nurse report immediately?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: An oxygen saturation of 90% indicates hypoxemia, a serious propofol side effect. Options A, B, and C are acceptable.

Extract:

During the first 24 hours after total parenteral nutrition (TPN) therapy is started.


Question 3 of 5

The nurse should

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Strategy: Determine how each assessment relates to TPN. (1) inappropriate (2) inappropriate (3) correct-total parenteral nutrition (TPN), or hyperalimentation, has a high glucose content; important to monitor glucose levels (4) appropriate, but not a priority

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Question 4 of 5

The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of gout about dietary modifications. Which of the following foods should the nurse advise the client to avoid?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Canned sardines are high in purines, which increase uric acid levels and exacerbate gout. Options A, B, and D are suitable: spinach is low-purine, chicken is lean, and whole-grain pasta is not restricted.

Question 5 of 5

An adult male calls his nurse neighbor and says he is having severe chest pain and feels as though something terrible is happening to him. He rates his pain as 10 on the 10-point scale. In addition to calling 911, what should the nurse recommend the man do now?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Aspirin reduces clot formation in suspected myocardial infarction, improving outcomes, and should be taken immediately.

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