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Question 1 of 5

Which guidelines would hamper staff learning and compliance?

Correct Answer: E, F, G

Rationale: Providing all information in one session (E) can overwhelm staff, reducing retention. Stating changes are mandated (F) may foster resentment, decreasing compliance. Sending a memo about errors (G) may seem punitive, discouraging engagement. In contrast, scientific information (
A), clarification (
B), acknowledging resistance (
C), and diagrams (
D) promote understanding and acceptance.

Question 2 of 5

The client is admitted with a diagnosis of abruptio placenta. Which vital sign change is most likely to be observed?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Abruptio placenta causes maternal tachycardia and hypotension (from bleeding) and fetal bradycardia (from hypoxia). All vital sign changes are likely in this condition.

Question 3 of 5

Morphine sulfate 4 mg IV push q2h prn for chest pain was ordered for a client in the emergency room with severe chest pain. The nurse administering the morphine sulfate knows which of the following therapeutic actions is related to the morphine sulfate?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Morphine sulfate, a narcotic analgesic, causes sedation and a decrease in level of consciousness. The side effects of morphine sulfate include respiratory depression. Morphine sulfate causes peripheral vasodilation, which decreases afterload, producing a decrease in the myocardial workload. Morphine sulfate alters the perception of pain through an unclear mechanism. This alteration promotes pain relief.

Question 4 of 5

The client with chronic renal failure is prescribed aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel). The purpose of this medication is to:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Aluminum hydroxide binds dietary phosphate in the gut, reducing serum phosphate levels in chronic renal failure, where kidneys cannot excrete phosphate. It does not affect urine output, ulcers, or bowel elimination directly.

Question 5 of 5

A client with a history of breast cancer is admitted with complaints of lymphedema. The nurse should give priority to:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Compression therapy reduces swelling in lymphedema post-breast cancer, improving comfort and function.

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