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RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is admitting a school-age child who has bacterial meningitis. Which of the following types of isolation precautions should the nurse initiate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bacterial meningitis is spread via respiratory droplets, requiring droplet precautions to prevent transmission.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a class about using niacin to reduce LDL cholesterol. The nurse should include in the teaching that which of the following conditions is a contraindication for receiving this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Active liver disease is a contraindication for niacin due to the risk of liver damage, requiring careful monitoring.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client for allergies prior to administering the influenza vaccine. The nurse should identify that an allergy to which of the following foods is a contraindication to receiving this vaccine?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Egg allergies are a contraindication for influenza vaccines due to egg-based production, requiring careful assessment.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client to the medical-surgical unit. The Patient Self-Determination Act requires the nurse to perform which of the following actions during the admission process?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Documenting advance directives ensures client preferences are respected, as required by the Patient Self-Determination Act.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and has a diagnosis of sickle cell anemia. The client's laboratory results indicate a hemoglobin level of 9 g/dL. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sickle cell anemia with a hemoglobin of 9 g/dL indicates anemia, increasing the risk of hypoxia during labor. Administering oxygen at 2 L/min improves oxygen delivery to tissues, addressing the low hemoglobin's impact.