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Question 1 of 5

Which client should be assigned to the nursing assistant?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The elderly client with a thyroidectomy 4 days ago is stable and suitable for routine care by a nursing assistant.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old with cerebral palsy. Which nursing intervention will help ready the child for rehabilitative services?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Video games can improve hand-eye coordination and muscle control, aiding in rehabilitation for a child with cerebral palsy.

Question 3 of 5

The physician has ordered Eskalith (lithium carbonate) 500 mg three times a day and Risperdal (risperidone) 2 mg twice daily for a client admitted with bipolar disorder, acute manic episodes. The best explanation for the client's medication regimen is:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Risperidone controls acute manic symptoms like agitation, while lithium stabilizes mood over time, a common combination for bipolar mania.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with stage III Alzheimer's disease. A characteristic of this stage is:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Stage III Alzheimer's is characterized by severe cognitive decline, including inability to communicate effectively, often limited to simple phrases or gestures.

Question 5 of 5

During the change of shift report, the nurse states that the client's last pulse strength was a 1+. The oncoming nurse recognizes that the client's pulse was:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A pulse strength of 1+ indicates a weak pulse, per standard pulse assessment scales.

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