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RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a lumbar laminectomy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the discharge teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding bending at the waist prevents strain on the surgical site, promoting healing post-laminectomy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is performing an admission assessment of a school-age child who has spina bifida. The parent states that the child is allergic to latex. The nurse should assess further for cross-sensitivity to which of the following foods?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bananas are cross-reactive with latex due to similar proteins, requiring assessment for potential allergies.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching about how to suppress lactation with a client who is postpartum and bottle-feeding her newborn. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wearing a snug-fitting bra supports the breasts and helps suppress lactation by reducing stimulation, unlike other options that may stimulate milk production or cause dehydration.
Question 4 of 5
A school nurse is using the Weber's test to check a child's hearing acuity. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Placing a tuning fork on the head assesses sound lateralization in Weber's test, identifying conductive or sensorineural hearing loss.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in the latent phase of labor and reports severe back pain. The vaginal examination reveals that the cervix is dilated 2 cm, 25% effaced, and -2 station. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Counterpressure relieves back pain in early labor, a non-invasive comfort measure for this stage.