A liver for which two people are tissue-typed has become available after the death of a donor in a car accident. Client A is a 45-year-old substance abuser whose liver is damaged as a result of his use of alcohol. Client B is a 16-year-old adolescent in need of a liver transplant because of a birth abnormality. Which of the following would be useful for a nurse in giving input as to which of the two should receive the liver?- Nurselytic

Question 1 of 5

A liver for which two people are tissue-typed has become available after the death of a donor in a car accident. Client A is a 45-year-old substance abuser whose liver is damaged as a result of his use of alcohol. Client B is a 16-year-old adolescent in need of a liver transplant because of a birth abnormality. Which of the following would be useful for a nurse in giving input as to which of the two should receive the liver?

A. Advocate for Client B because he is the younger of the two and will live longer. B. Use feminist moral theory to advocate for Client A in spite of his alcohol use. C. Use a guided set of moral principles in decision-making before advocating for either. D. Advocate for Client A because he has 15 to 20 years of productive life left.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Using moral principles systematically can help resolve ethical dilemmas and guide decision-making.

Question 2 of 5

A 19-year-old student is distressed over unprotected sex and potential pregnancy. What should the nurse say?

A. Let’s talk about your options; you must be 21 to purchase emergency contraception. B. Don’t worry; you can buy Plan B without a prescription; it will terminate the pregnancy. C. Don’t worry, we are in one of the 40 states that allow Plan B; let’s discuss how to use it. D. You have several options; let’s discuss what is best for you.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The nurse should provide a range of options and let the teen decide the next steps, including discussing emergency contraception.

Question 3 of 5

At a well-child visit, a 2-year-old toddler measures 2 feet 8 inches tall. The nurse estimates the toddler’s approximate final adult height to be:

A. 4 feet 8 inches B. 5 feet C. 5 feet 2 inches D. 5 feet 4 inches

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The height at 2 years is about half of the child’s final adult height. Therefore, 2 feet 8 inches × 2 equals approximately 5 feet 4 inches.

Question 4 of 5

Activity that uses large muscle groups in a repetitive, rhythmic fashion over an extended period to improve the efficiency of the oxidative energy-producing system and improve cardiorespiratory endurance is known as:

A. Aerobic activity. B. Anaerobic activity. C. Flexibility. D. Muscular fitness.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Aerobic activity is designed to improve cardiorespiratory endurance by using large muscle groups.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is educating a 26-year-old, sexually active, female client about the screening tests that are now covered without a copayment or co-insurance because of the Affordable Care Act. Which of the following preventive services would the nurse include in this discussion?

A. Tobacco use screening B. HIV screening C. Cervical cancer screening D. Breast cancer mammography screening

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The Affordable Care Act mandates that HIV screening is covered without copayment or co-insurance.

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