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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is assessing a client for a positive Chvostek's sign following a thyroidectomy. Which of the following areas on the client's head should the nurse tap to assess the client for tetany? (You will find hot spots to select in the artwork below. Select only the hot spot that corresponds to your answer.)

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Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The Chvostek's sign is elicited by tapping the facial nerve below the zygomatic arch, anterior to the earlobe. No specific choice is provided in the document, but the correct area is critical to assess for hypocalcemia post-thyroidectomy, which can cause tetany.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client who has mucositis related to chemotherapy treatment. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Gentle flossing (
C) maintains oral hygiene without irritating mucositis. Dentures (
A) may worsen irritation, hydrogen peroxide (
B) is harsh, and short brushing (
D) is insufficient.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is planning care for a client who has a seizure disorder. Which of the following equipment should the nurse place in the client's room?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: An oral airway (
C) ensures airway patency during a seizure. NG tubes (
A) are unrelated, restraints (
B) are not routine, and tongue blades (
D) are unsafe.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse in a provider's office is evaluating a client who has been taking lisinopril for hypertension. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an adverse effect of this medication?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A dry cough (
B) is a common side effect of ACE inhibitors like lisinopril due to bradykinin accumulation. Leukocytosis (
A), hypokalemia (
C), and bradycardia (
D) are not typical adverse effects.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is planning care for a client who has dementia and a history of wandering. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to implement?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A bed alarm (
B) enhances safety for wandering dementia clients. Chemical restraints (
A) are avoided, double rooms (
C) may confuse, and overstimulation (
D) can worsen behavior.

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