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Question 1 of 5

What is the major developmental task that the mother must accomplish during the first trimester of pregnancy?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Acceptance of the pregnancy. During the first trimester the maternal focus is directed toward acceptance of the pregnancy and adjustment to the minor discomforts.

Question 2 of 5

The best method of evaluating the amount of peripheral edema is:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Measuring the extremity provides a direct and quantifiable assessment of peripheral edema by tracking changes in circumference. Daily weighing can indicate fluid retention but is less specific, so answer A is incorrect. Intake and output monitoring does not directly measure edema, so answer C is incorrect. Checking for pitting assesses the presence of edema but not its amount, so answer D is incorrect.

Question 3 of 5

A nursing assistant assigned to care for a client with a radium implant tells the nurse, 'I don't want to be assigned to that radioactive patient.' The best action for the nurse to take is to:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Asking why the nursing assistant is afraid addresses her concerns and allows education. Claiming the body shields radiation is inaccurate. Calling her uncaring is unprofessional. Lead aprons are not typically used for implants.

Question 4 of 5

A triage nurse has these 4 clients arrive in the emergency department within a 15 minute period. Which client should the triage nurse send back to be seen first?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A teenager who got a singed beard while camping. This client is in the greatest danger with a potential of respiratory distress, Any client with singed facial hair has been exposed to heat or fire in close range that could have caused damage to the interior of the lung. Note that the interior lining of the lung has no nerve fibers so the client will not be aware of swelling.

Question 5 of 5

Which one of these tasks can be safely delegated to a practical nurse (PN)?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Provide stoma care for a client with a well functioning ostomy. The care of a mature stoma and the application of an ostomy appliance may be delegated to a PN. This client has minimal risk of instability of the situation.

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