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Question 1 of 5
A father of a preschool-aged child tells the nurse that his child has had a constant cold since going to daycare. How would the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Daycare increases exposure to viruses, leading to frequent colds, which is normal for young children building immunity.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse knows that anemia will result in
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Hypoxemia. Anemia results in decreased red blood cells, leading to reduced oxygen-carrying capacity in the blood. This causes hypoxemia, a condition where there is a low level of oxygen in the blood. Hypoglycemia (B) is low blood sugar, not related to anemia. Impaired ventilation (C) refers to breathing difficulties, not directly caused by anemia. Hypovolemia (D) is a decrease in blood volume, which can result from acute blood loss but is not specific to anemia.
Question 3 of 5
Which nursing intervention is most effective in preventing hospital-acquired pneumonia in an elderly patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Assist patient to cough, turn, and deep breathe every 2 hours. This intervention helps prevent hospital-acquired pneumonia by promoting lung expansion, preventing atelectasis, and improving air exchange. Turning the patient reduces pressure ulcers. Coughing helps clear secretions, reducing the risk of pneumonia. Deep breathing strengthens respiratory muscles. Encouraging frequent movement and deep breathing prevents pooling of secretions in the lungs, which can lead to infection. Choices B, C, and D do not directly address promoting lung expansion and clearing secretions to prevent pneumonia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client prescribed a new inhaled corticosteroid. Which of the following should the nurse emphasize?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Rinse your mouth after using the inhaler. This is important because inhaled corticosteroids can increase the risk of oral thrush, so rinsing the mouth helps prevent this side effect. Choice A is incorrect because inhaled corticosteroids are not used during acute asthma attacks. Choice C is incorrect because inhaled corticosteroids are typically taken on an empty stomach. Choice D is incorrect because using a spacer with the inhaler can actually improve medication delivery and effectiveness.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is educating a client with asthma about using an inhaler. Which statement indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: "I should breathe in quickly when using the inhaler." This statement is incorrect because the client should actually breathe in slowly and deeply when using an inhaler to ensure proper medication delivery to the lungs. Breathing in quickly can lead to inadequate medication absorption. Choices A, C, and D are correct statements. A: Shaking the inhaler ensures proper mixing of the medication. C: Rinsing the mouth after using a steroid inhaler helps prevent oral thrush. D: Waiting at least one minute between puffs allows optimal medication delivery.