Extract:

Question 1 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for a colonoscopy. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?

A. You can have a light breakfast the morning of the procedureB. You might feel abdominal cramping after the procedureC. You will need to stand during the procedureD. You should expect bright red blood in your stools after the procedure

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Cramping is common post-colonoscopy due to air insufflation. No food is allowed prior, it's done lying down, and bright blood isn't expected.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a history of atrial fibrillation. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A. Irregular pulseB. BradycardiaC. Clear breath soundsD. Absence of fatigue

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Atrial fibrillation causes an irregular pulse. Tachycardia, crackles, and fatigue are also common.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a new prescription for enoxaparin. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Administer the medication via IM injectionB. Monitor the client's platelet countC. Massage the injection site after administrationD. Check the client's blood glucose level

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Enoxaparin risks thrombocytopenia; platelet monitoring is key. It's SQ, not massaged, and glucose isn't relevant.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for furosemide. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?

A. Take this medication at bedtimeB. You might experience low potassium levelsC. You should weigh yourself weeklyD. Avoid foods high in sodium

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Furosemide causes potassium loss (hypokalemia). Morning dosing prevents nocturia, daily weighing monitors fluid, and sodium isn't the focus here.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a history of smoking and reports a persistent cough. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

A. Cough productive of thick yellow sputumB. Occasional wheezing with activityC. Mild shortness of breath after climbing stairsD. Dry cough that worsens at night

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Thick yellow sputum suggests infection (e.g., bronchitis or pneumonia), needing prompt reporting. Wheezing, mild dyspnea, and dry cough are less urgent.