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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is assessing a client who has hypocalcemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)

Correct Answer: A,C,E

Rationale: Hypocalcemia increases neuromuscular excitability, causing tingling (paresthesia) around the lips (
A), positive Trousseau’s sign (
C) from carpal spasm, and muscle cramps (E). Abdominal distention (
B) isn’t typical, and Chvostek’s sign is positive (not negative,
D) in hypocalcemia.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is preparing to administer cefoxitin 80 mg/kg/day IV every 6 hr to a 6-year-old child who weighs 20 kg. How many mg should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

Correct Answer: 400

Rationale: Dose = (80 mg/kg/day × 20 kg) ÷ 4 doses/day = 1600 ÷ 4 = 400 mg per dose, rounded to the nearest whole number.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is ambulating a client who is unsteady. The client begins to fall. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Allowing the client to slide down an outstretched leg (
D) safely lowers them, minimizing injury to both. Arms around (
A) risks mutual injury, staying upright (
B) or moving in front (
C) increases fall risk.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is 6 hr postoperative following abdominal surgery and is having difficulty voiding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Encouraging fluids (
C) promotes urine output, addressing retention non-invasively first. Running water (
A) helps some, supine (
B) hinders voiding, and catheterization (
D) is a last resort.

Question 5 of 5

A community health nurse is caring for a group of families. The nurse should identify that which of the following families is experiencing a maturational loss?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Maturational loss (
D) is a normal life transition, like a child leaving for college. Job loss (
A), fire (
B), and death (
C) are situational losses.

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