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Question 1 of 5

Which client is at the greatest risk of developing colon cancer?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Previous cancer history, especially treated with chemotherapy, increases colon cancer risk due to potential genetic or environmental factors. Age over 50 also elevates risk.

Question 2 of 5

Shortly after the client was admitted to the postpartum unit, the nurse notes heavy lochia rubra with large clots. The nurse should anticipate an order for:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Methergine promotes uterine contractions to control postpartum hemorrhage, indicated for heavy lochia with clots.

Question 3 of 5

Which client is at the greatest risk of developing colon cancer?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Previous cancer history, especially treated with chemotherapy, increases colon cancer risk due to potential genetic or environmental factors. Age over 50 also elevates risk.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client admitted with acute laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB). Because of the possibility of complete obstruction of the airway, which of the following should the nurse have available?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Emergency intubation equipment is essential for LTB due to the risk of airway obstruction requiring immediate intervention.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse administers a dose of acetaminophen to the wrong client. Which of the following actions is the most appropriate after notifying the physician?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Medication errors require notifying the supervisor and completing an incident report (
A) to ensure proper follow-up and system improvements. Retroactively obtaining an order (
B) is unethical, assuming acetaminophen is benign (
C) is unsafe, and documenting the error in the client's record (
D) is inappropriate.

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