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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 receiving a continuous heparin infusion. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Heparin's anticoagulant effect is monitored via aPTT, which assesses clotting time and ensures therapeutic dosing.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Peripheral edema, crackles, and shortness of breath are common in heart failure due to fluid overload and impaired cardiac function.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse administers an incorrect dose of medication to a client. The nurse recognizes the error immediately and completes an incident report. Which of the following facts related to the incident should the nurse document in the client's medical record?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The time the medication was given is a critical fact to document in the medical record to ensure accurate clinical tracking, while other details belong in the incident report.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving chemotherapy and reports mouth sores. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rinsing with saline soothes mouth sores and prevents infection, a common chemotherapy side effect.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching about safe handling of formula to a client who is postpartum and chooses to bottle feed her newborn. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Boiling and cooling tap water ensures safe formula preparation by eliminating pathogens, unlike improper storage or dilution.