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RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
During a change-of-shift report, a night shift nurse informs the day shift nurse that a newly admitted client was disoriented and combative during the night. Which of the following actions should the day shift nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Moving the client near the nurses' station allows for close observation, promoting safety and reducing agitation through frequent staff interaction, unlike the other options which do not address safety or are inappropriate.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is performing a physical assessment of a newborn whose mother used cocaine throughout the pregnancy. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cocaine exposure causes newborn irritability due to withdrawal effects, unlike hypotonicity or other findings.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a thyroidectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor for as a sign of hypocalcemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tingling around the mouth indicates hypocalcemia, a potential complication post-thyroidectomy due to parathyroid gland disturbance.
Question 4 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 the tuning fork on the head tests sound lateralization, identifying hearing loss in Weber's test.
Question 5 of 5
A charge nurse is observing an assistive personnel perform delegated tasks. Which of the following actions by the AP requires the charge nurse to intervene?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alcohol-based hand rub is ineffective against C. difficile spores, requiring soap and water, so intervention is needed.