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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for levothyroxine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

A. Take the medication at bedtime.B. Take the medication with a meal.C. Take the medication every other day.D. Take the medication in the morning on an empty stomach.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Levothyroxine is best absorbed when taken in the morning on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before eating, to optimize efficacy.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse on a mental health unit is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the use of mechanical restraints. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. I should expect the provider to evaluate the client within 4 hours of restraint application.B. I should visually monitor the client continuously when in mechanical restraints.C. I should assess the client's skin integrity every 8 hours while in mechanical restraints.D. I should ask the provider to write a prescription for mechanical restraints as needed.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Continuous visual monitoring ensures the client's safety while in mechanical restraints.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is teaching a parent of a school-age child who is to begin a daily dose of methylphenidate. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?

A. You should administer the medication at bedtime.B. You should administer the medication after breakfast.C. Your child should avoid excess sodium intake.D. Your child should avoid foods containing tyramine.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Administering methylphenidate after breakfast reduces gastrointestinal side effects and supports daytime focus.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is planning care for assigned clients. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take to demonstrate effective time management of the clients?

A. Document assessment findings and interventions after providing care for a group of clients.B. Delay cleaning personal work area until the end of the shift.C. Gather supplies for a client's dressing change after removing the old dressing.D. Complete activities for one client before moving to the next client.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Completing activities for one client before moving to the next minimizes task-switching, enhancing efficiency.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is suctioning the airway of a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation via an endotracheal tube. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the suctioning has been effective?

A. Flattening of the artificial airway cuffB. Decreased peak inspiratory pressureC. Presence of a productive coughD. Thinning of mucous secretions

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Decreased peak inspiratory pressure indicates a clearer airway, showing effective suctioning.

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