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Question 1 of 5

An elderly client admitted after a fall begins to seize and loses consciousness. What action by the nurse is appropriate to do next?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Stay with client and observe for airway obstruction. For the client's safety, remain at the bedside and observe respirations and level of consciousness. Prepare to clear the airway if obstructed. Do not place anything in the client's mouth. For safety, do not leave the client unattended. A cardiac arrest should only be announced if pulse or respirations are absent after the seizure.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is instructing the client who is to have surgery. According to Medicare's Surgical Care Improvement Project, what instruction is important for the client to receive prior to arrival at the hospital to prevent postoperative infection?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: D: Avoiding shaving prevents skin lacerations that increase infection risk. A, B: While important, they are managed in-hospital. C: Hand washing by the client is less critical.

Question 3 of 5

When administering enteral feeding to a client via a jejunostomy tube, the nurse should administer the formula

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: continuously. Usually gastrostomy and jejunostomy feedings are given continuously to ensure proper absorption. However, initial feedings may be given by bolus to assess the client's tolerance to formula.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is preparing for a dressing change using surgical aseptic technique. Which action by the nurse is correct when setting up the sterile field?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: C: Dropping items from 6 inches above the sterile field maintains sterility by avoiding contact with non-sterile surfaces. A: Sterile gloves are donned after opening the drape. B: Non-sterile bottles cannot be placed on the sterile field. D: Leaving the field unattended risks contamination.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse has been teaching a client with Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: I always make sure to shake the NPH bottle hard to mix it well.' The bottle should be rolled gently, not shaken.

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