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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following is NOT a component of evidence-based practice?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Evidence-based practice integrates research outcomes, patient values, and clinical expertise. Culturally competent care is important but not a core component of EBP.

Question 2 of 5

A 19-year-old female comes into the women's clinic for an STD test. The nurse explains all of the following confirmed cases of STDs must be reported to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) EXCEPT

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and hepatitis B are reportable to the CDC. Genital herpes is not nationally reportable, though local regulations may vary.

Question 3 of 5

The physician has ordered a lumbar puncture for a client with suspected Guillain-Barre syndrome. The spinal fluid of a client with Guillain-Barre syndrome typically shows:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Guillain-Barre syndrome typically shows elevated protein levels in cerebrospinal fluid with a normal cell count, known as albuminocytologic dissociation.

Question 4 of 5

A client is admitted with possible appendicitis. Which finding by the nurse would be expected in assessment of this client?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A positive psoas sign (pain with leg extension) is associated with appendicitis. Murphy’s sign is for gallbladder, Homan’s for DVT, and Chadwick’s for pregnancy.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse has orders for dopamine at 20 mcg/kg/min. The bag has 500 mg of dopamine in 500 mL. The client weighs 60 kg. What rate will the nurse set?

Correct Answer: 72 mL/hr

Rationale: Dose: 20 mcg/kg/min × 60 kg = 1200 mcg/min. Concentration: 500 mg/500 mL = 1 mg/mL = 1000 mcg/mL. Rate: 1200 mcg/min ÷ 1000 mcg/mL = 1.2 mL/min × 60 min/hr = 72 mL/hr.

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