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Question 1 of 5

The nurse receives an order to administer 1,500 mL D5W IV over 12 hours. The drop factor is 15 drops/1 mL. The IV flow rate should be set at how many drops per minute? Round to the nearest whole number.

Correct Answer: 31

Rationale: Flow rate (drops/min) = (volume × drop factor) ÷ time. Calculation: (1,500 mL × 15 drops/mL) ÷ (12 × 60) = 22,500 ÷ 720 ≈ 31 drops/min.

Question 2 of 5

Based on clinical findings, the physician suspects that a 65-year-old client has kidney disease and has ordered a blood-urea-nitrogen (BUN) test. Which of the following results is within normal limits?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Normal BUN is 7-20 mg/dL, so 15 mg/dL (
B) is within range. Other values (A, C,
D) are too low or high.

Question 3 of 5

The client is seen in the clinic for treatment of migraine headaches. The drug Imitrex (sumatriptan succinate) is prescribed for the client. Which of the following in the client's history should be reported to the doctor?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Prinzmetal's angina is a contraindication for sumatriptan due to the risk of coronary vasospasm, and this should be reported to the doctor.

Question 4 of 5

The blood alcohol concentration of a client admitted following a motor vehicle accident is 460 mg/dL. The nurse should give priority to monitoring the client for:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A blood alcohol concentration of 460 mg/dL (0.46%) is life-threatening, with respiratory depression being the priority due to its potential to cause death.

Question 5 of 5

A labor and delivery nurse is assessing a newborn baby boy. Which finding would indicate possible microcephaly?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Microcephaly is defined by a head circumference significantly below normal (e.g., lowest 10th percentile), indicating potential brain development issues.

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