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Question 1 of 5

The physician has ordered 50 mEq of potassium chloride for a client with a potassium level of 2.5 mEq. The nurse should administer the medication:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Potassium chloride should be administered slowly (e.g., over 5 hours for 50 mEq) to prevent cardiac complications, as rapid infusion can cause hyperkalemia.

Question 2 of 5

Prochlorperazine maleate (Compazine) 10 mg IM has been ordered for a client. The client is also to receive Stadol 2 mg IM. Before administering these medications, the nurse should

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Compazine should be considered incompatible in a syringe with all other medications

Question 3 of 5

The graduate nurse is assigned to care for the client on ventilator support, pending organ donation. Which goal should receive priority?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Adequate blood pressure ensures organ perfusion for donation.

Question 4 of 5

After a cardiac catheterization procedure, the nurse should ask the client to remain in which position?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The supine position with a small pillow under the head promotes comfort and prevents bleeding from the catheter insertion site (usually femoral) after cardiac catheterization.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is assessing the reflexes of a full-term newborn infant. Which of the following is true regarding newborn reflexes?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The Moro reflex, present at birth, typically disappears by 6 months. Babinski persists until ~2 years, fencing (tonic neck) until 4-6 months, and stepping until 1-2 months.

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