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Question 1 of 5

While assisting a client with AM care, the nurse notes small elevated skin lesions less than $0.5 \mathrm{cm}$ in diameter over the client's back. The nurse should describe the lesions as:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Papules are small, elevated skin lesions less than 0.5 cm in diameter, matching the description provided.

Question 2 of 5

The practical nurse (PN) is assisting with a client who is undergoing labor induction with misoprostol. The PN notes late decelerations and minimal variability on the fetal heart rate monitor. After notifying the registered nurse, what should the PN do first?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Repositioning to a side-lying position (
D) improves placental perfusion, addressing late decelerations. Oxygen (
A) may follow, but repositioning is first. Perineal exam (
B) and palpation (
C) are less urgent.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with suspected acute rheumatic fever. Which of the following questions would be most important for the nurse to ask the client?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Recent streptococcal infection (
D) is the primary trigger for rheumatic fever, making it the most important question. Antibiotic compliance (
A), family history (
B), and fever (
C) are relevant but less critical.

Question 4 of 5

A client has been newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism and will take levothyroxine (Synthroid) 50 mcg/day by mouth. As part of the teaching plan, the nurse emphasizes that this medication:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Should be taken in the morning. Thyroid supplement should be taken in the morning to minimize the side effect of insomnia.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following situations is most likely to produce sepsis in the neonate?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Prolonged rupture of membranes. Premature rupture of the membranes (PROM) is a leading cause of newborn sepsis. After 12-24 hours of leaking fluid, measures are taken to reduce the risk to mother and the fetus/newborn.

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