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Question 1 of 5

When rendering aid to a victim who appears to be choking, the nurse's first action should be to:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Asking if the victim can speak assesses airway obstruction severity. Back blows or chest thrusts follow if needed, and establishing an airway is not the first step.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is talking with a client who has a new prescription for misoprostol to prevent gastric ulcers. Which of the following statements by the client would require follow-up?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Taking misoprostol with antacids (
C) reduces its efficacy and requires follow-up. Taking with meals (
A), using contraception (
B), and reporting black stools (
D) are correct.

Question 3 of 5

The school nurse is conducting an educational session for middle school teachers that is designed to heighten awareness of school bullying. The nurse recognizes that further instruction is needed when one of the teachers makes which comment?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Bullying is not a normal part of development (
A) and requires intervention. Vulnerability of disabled children (
B), underreporting (
C), and verbal aggression (
D) are accurate.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is collecting data from a client with primary adrenal insufficiency (Addison disease). Which of the following findings is consistent with the condition?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Bronze skin pigmentation (
A) is a hallmark of Addison disease due to increased ACTH stimulating melanocytes. Increased hair (
B) and supraclavicular fat pad (
D) are associated with Cushing syndrome, while striae (
C) are nonspecific but not typical of Addison disease.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is providing care to a group of postpartum clients. Which client comment should prompt further investigation?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Being bothered by the baby's cries (
C) may indicate postpartum depression, requiring investigation. Exhaustion (
A), worry (
B), and emotionality (
D) are common postpartum experiences.

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