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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has an IV in the left forearm and whose infusion pump has alarmed several times. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Repositioning the arm addresses common infusion pump alarms caused by tubing occlusion from arm position, the most likely issue.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is providing discharge teaching about foot care to a client who is newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Trimming toenails straight across prevents ingrown nails and infection. Daily inspections, avoiding lotion between toes, and not soaking feet reduce infection and injury risks.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is preparing to discharge a client who has a halo device and is reviewing new prescriptions from the provider. The nurse should clarify which of the following prescriptions with the provider?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Driving with a halo device is unsafe due to restricted neck movement; this prescription requires clarification. Other instructions are appropriate for halo device care.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has an impaired immune system due to chemotherapy. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Washing the perineal area twice daily with antimicrobial soap reduces infection risk in immunocompromised clients. Other actions are less critical or increase infection risk.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse in the emergency department admitted a client who is having a myocardial infarction. The client has been placed on the heart monitor. Which of the following electrocardiogram strips is indicative of a myocardial infarction?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: ST segment elevation on the ECG indicates myocardial infarction due to acute ischemia. Other strips may show different arrhythmias or normal rhythms.

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