NCLEX-RN
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is working in a newborn nursery and caring for several neonates. Precautions that should be taken to prevent an infant abduction include which of the following?
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Notifying security about suspicious individuals and responding to exit alarms are key to preventing abductions. Taking multiple neonates or placing them near doorways increases risk.
Question 2 of 5
A 16-year-old Hispanic client at 10 weeks' gestation has been diagnosed with mild iron deficiency anemia. The client tells the nurse that she doesn't like to eat much meat. Which of the following foods should the nurse suggest to provide the client with the greatest amount of iron in her diet?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lentils are a rich plant-based source of iron, providing significantly more iron per serving than sunflower seeds, cheese, or eggs, making them ideal for a client avoiding meat.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is discharging a client who has been hospitalized for preterm labor. The client needs further instruction when the nurse is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Suspecting a bladder infection requires immediate medical evaluation, not just a visit to the obstetrician, as infections can trigger preterm labor. The other statements reflect correct understanding of preterm labor management.
Question 4 of 5
Which tool or scale would you use for a focused neurological assessment of your client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Rancho Los Amigos Scale is used for assessing levels of consciousness and cognitive recovery in patients with brain injuries, ideal for a focused neurological assessment.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is visiting a client who has been prescribed topical clotrimazole. The nurse should educate the client to the fact that this medication will alleviate which condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clotrimazole is a topical antifungal used in the treatment of cutaneous fungal infections and will alleviate an associated rash. The nurse teaches the client that it is used for this purpose. It is not used for pain, sneezing, or fever.