NCLEX-RN
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Question 1 of 5
The physician has ordered cortisporin ear drops for a 2-year-old. To administer the ear drops, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: For children under 3, pulling the ear down and back straightens the ear canal for proper administration of ear drops.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following postpartal clients is at greatest risk for hemorrhage?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A gravida 4 para 3 with a Caesarean section is at higher risk for hemorrhage due to uterine atony from multiple pregnancies and surgical delivery.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who was admitted to the burn unit 4 hours after the injury with second-degree burns to the trunk and head. Which finding would the nurse least expect to find during this time period?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypernatremia is least expected within 4 hours of a burn injury, as fluid shifts typically cause hyponatremia due to third-spacing. Hypovolemia, laryngeal edema, and hyperkalemia are common early findings.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for an 84-year-old client who is malnourished. The nurse is concerned about all of the following complications of malnutrition EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Malnutrition increases fall risk, impairs wound healing, and raises infection risk due to weakened immunity. Chronic heart failure is not directly caused by malnutrition.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following foods, if selected by the mother with a child with celiac, would indicate her understanding of the dietary instructions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rice cereal is gluten-free, suitable for celiac disease, unlike wheat-based foods.