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Question 1 of 5

A 4-year-old is brought to the emergency department after ingesting an unknown number of aspirin pills. The child is sniffling and crying quietly. The practical nurse anticipates initially assisting with the implementation of which treatment?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Activated charcoal is the initial treatment for aspirin ingestion to prevent absorption, if within 1-2 hours.

Question 2 of 5

The mother of a 1-week-old infant says to the nurse, 'When will that ugly black cord thing come off?' How should the nurse reply?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The umbilical cord typically detaches in 10 days to 3 weeks, providing accurate information. Other responses are irrelevant or incorrect.

Question 3 of 5

A 54-year-old male is admitted to the cardiac unit with chest pain radiating to the jaw and left arm. Which enzyme would be most specific in the diagnosis of a myocardial infarction?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: CK-MB (creatine phosphokinase muscle bond isoenzyme) is the most specific for a myocardial infarction. Troponin is also extremely reliable. Answers A, B, and C are nonspecific to myocardial infarctions, so they are incorrect.

Question 4 of 5

As a general guide for emergency management of acute alcohol intoxication, it is important for the nurse initially to obtain data regarding which of the following?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Blood alcohol levels are generally obtained to determine the level of intoxication. The amount of alcohol consumed determines how much medication the client needs for detoxification and treatment. Reports of alcohol consumption are notoriously inaccurate.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is observing a certified nursing assistant move a client. Which action, if observed, indicates that the nursing assistant needs more instruction?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Bending from the waist strains the back, indicating improper technique. Wide stance, whole-body turning, and straight back are correct for safe client movement.

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The nurse is talking with the parent of a 1-day-old female client who has a small amount of blood-tinged, mucoid vaginal drainage. Which of the following statements would be most appropriate for the nurse to make?
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The nurse is observing client care situations. Which of the following situations would require an order for physical restraints? Select all that apply.

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