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Question 1 of 5

Several family members are visiting a client who had a myocardial infarction 4 days ago. The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) informs the nurse that one of the visitors is lying on the client's bed. Which action should the nurse implement?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Instructing the UAP to address the visitor maintains hygiene and safety efficiently.

Question 2 of 5

During an evening shift on a medical unit, the only nurse on the unit is busy with an unstable client. The unit clerk, who is also both a certified medication aide and an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP), reports to the nurse that a healthcare provider is on the telephone and wishes to prescribe an as needed (PRN) dose of an oral over-the-counter laxative for a client who is constipated. Which instruction should the nurse provide the unit clerk?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The nurse must receive prescriptions directly, prioritizing the unstable client's care.

Question 3 of 5

An unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) who is working on a skilled nursing unit is diagnosed with hepatitis A (HVA). Two weeks later, a nurse complains of headache, nausea, anorexia, arthralgia, and low-grade fever. Which action should the nurse-manager take next?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Serological testing confirms HVA, enabling prompt diagnosis and treatment.

Question 4 of 5

In assigning client care to a nurse and a practical nurse (PN), it is most important to assign which client to the nurse?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Addison's crisis is life-threatening, requiring the RN's advanced skills for monitoring and intervention.

Question 5 of 5

The charge nurse is making client assignments in the Intensive Care Department. The healthcare team consists of one nurse with 10 years experience, one nurse with 5 years experience, and a new graduate nurse who just completed a 12-week internship. Which client should the nurse assign to the new graduate nurse?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The client with chest tubes has a stable condition suitable for the new graduate's skills.

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