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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following are controlled substances (Schedules I through V) regulated by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,D

Rationale: Codeine (
A) and hydrocodone (
D) are DEA-controlled substances (Schedules II-V). Ibuprofen (
B) and diphenhydramine (
C) are not controlled.

Question 2 of 5

For which of the following reasons would the nurse use the Braden Scale to assess a client?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The Braden Scale assesses risk for pressure sores (
B) by evaluating factors like mobility and skin moisture. It is not used for delirium (
A), falls (
C), or substance abuse (
D).

Question 3 of 5

An older man is seen in the outpatient clinic for treatment of an acute attack of gout. Which of the following nursing interventions would be MOST beneficial in decreasing the client’s pain during ambulation?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: would relieve weight, pressure, and stress on affected leg, may use walker

Question 4 of 5

A 15-year-old client was involved in an auto accident and requires emergency surgery to control bleeding, but both parents are out of town and unable to sign the consent form. Which of the following is the most appropriate action?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: In an emergency where a minor requires life-saving surgery and parents are unavailable, the physician can proceed without consent (
D) to save the client's life. Client consent (
A), telephone consent (
B), or email consent (
C) are not appropriate in this urgent situation.

Question 5 of 5

A client is admitted for suspected bladder cancer. Which one of the following factors is most significant in the client's diagnosis?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Long-term smoking is a major risk factor for bladder cancer due to carcinogenic chemicals in tobacco being excreted in urine, irritating the bladder.

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