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RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is assessing a client who has had a stroke. For which of the following findings should the nurse initiate a referral for occupational therapy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Difficulty with ADLs indicates impaired motor or cognitive function post-stroke, which occupational therapy can address to improve independence.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed a low-sodium diet for heart failure. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fresh vegetables are naturally low in sodium, making them suitable for a heart failure diet, unlike processed or canned foods.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) via mechanical ventilation. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects of PEEP?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PEEP increases intrathoracic pressure, which can lead to tension pneumothorax by causing air accumulation in the pleural space, a life-threatening condition requiring close monitoring.
Question 4 of 5
A case manager is performing a home visit for a client following a stroke. The client's partner is providing care in the home. The client's partner states that she sometimes feels exhausted. Which of the following referrals should the case manager recommend for the caregiver?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Respite care offers temporary relief, addressing caregiver exhaustion, unlike other options not focused on caregiver support.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed prednisone for rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking prednisone with food reduces gastrointestinal irritation, a common side effect of corticosteroids.