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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who reports a decrease in central vision. The nurse should identify that this is a manifestation of which of the following visual impairments?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Macular degeneration affects the macula, leading to blurred or lost central vision, which matches the client's symptoms of decreased central vision.

Question 2 of 5

A client diagnosed with moderate Alzheimer's has been admitted to a long-term care facility. Which of the following are appropriate activities for the nurse to include in the care plan?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Listening to music, watching TV, or videos is appropriate as these activities are calming, familiar, and engaging for clients with moderate Alzheimer's, supporting emotional well-being without being overly complex or stimulating.

Question 3 of 5

A client with a newborn asks about the lesion on her child's head. After assessing the skin, which response will the nurse offer to the client?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The lesion is likely a hemangioma, a benign vascular tumor that typically resolves over time without intervention.

Question 4 of 5

A client admitted after a motor vehicle accident arrives with a Glasgow coma score (GCS) of 14 with a mild headache. 4 hours later, the client's GCS has decreased to 10 , and now has a dilated pupil on the left side. Which of the following acute traumatic brain injuries does the nurse suspect the client has suffered?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Epidural hematoma is suspected due to the lucid interval and dilated pupil on the opposite side, indicating third cranial nerve compression. Lacerations, subdural hematomas, and intracerebral hemorrhages do not typically present this way.

Question 5 of 5

The client inquires what the positive result from the potassium hydroxide (KOH) test indicates. Which of the following is an accurate response by the nurse?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A positive KOH test indicates a fungal infection, as it reveals fungal elements under a microscope.

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