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RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A school nurse is using the Weber's test to check a child's hearing acuity. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Placing a tuning fork on the head assesses sound lateralization in Weber's test, identifying conductive or sensorineural hearing loss.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the results of laboratory screenings for a 9-month-old infant. Which of the following results should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A lead level of 18 mcg/dL is elevated (>5 mcg/dL per CD
C), requiring reporting due to risks of developmental delays.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is at 37 weeks of gestation and reports sudden, severe abdominal pain with moderate vaginal bleeding and persistent uterine contractions. The client's blood pressure is 88/50 mm Hg, and her abdomen is rigid. The nurse should identify these findings as indicating which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placental abruption presents with severe pain, bleeding, contractions, hypotension, and a rigid abdomen, indicating placental separation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a mastectomy. The client expresses feelings of sadness and loss. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Suggesting a support group validates the client's feelings and offers a constructive way to cope with emotional loss.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for metformin extended-release tablets. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding crushing extended-release metformin ensures proper drug release, indicating the client's understanding of administration instructions.